Moisture
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/noun
Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or within something.
Did you know?The word ultimately comes from Latin *mūcidus*, meaning “moldy” or “damp,” so its deep history is tied to the hidden life of decay and wetness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mūcidus
“damp, moldy, musty”
Old French
Old French
moiste
“damp, wet”
Middle English
English
moist
“damp, wet, slightly wet”
14th Century
English
moisture
“dampness; wetness”
Modern English
English
moisture
“the presence of small amounts of water in something or in the air”