Meaning & use

humidity

noun·Academic

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

See it in a sentence

The humidity made the summer afternoon feel hotter than the thermometer showed.

A dehumidifier in the basement keeps the humidity low enough to prevent mold.

A note on using this word

Humidity is often reported as a percentage, comparing the air's actual moisture to the maximum it could hold at that temperature.

Words with a similar meaning

moisturedampness

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Words with an opposite meaning

dryness

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