moist — slightly wet or damp
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: slightly wet or damp
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɔɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to moist brownies is adding a spoonful of mayonnaise.
- The tropical climate keeps the air constantly moist.
- She kept the bandage moist to help the wound heal faster.
moist
ADJECTIVE[/mɔɪst/]
slightly wet or damp
The forest floor stays moist after the morning rain.
Hoist the moist joist!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Moist derives from 14th-century French 'moiste', which connects to Latin 'musteus' meaning 'new' or 'fresh'. The semantic shift from 'fresh' to 'containing moisture' occurred gradually through the medieval period.
Breakdown
Old French 'moiste' (fresh, new) developed from Latin 'musteus' (new), with the meaning evolving to denote dampness or wetness in Middle English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to moist brownies is adding a spoonful of mayonnaise.”
“The tropical climate keeps the air constantly moist.”
“She kept the bandage moist to help the wound heal faster.”
“His eyes became moist when he heard the touching story.”
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