moist

Example Sentences

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Dry ground heats up faster than moist ground because less energy is used for evaporation and more goes directly into raising temperature.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“You serve big and hearty slices of moist, tender Swanson turkey, with grand giblet gravy and special corn-bread dressing, and fluffy, whipped sweet potatoes with golden Swanson butter, and garden-fresh peas with more butter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Rising pockets of warmer, moist air create clouds, while cooler air sinks in between, leaving clear gaps.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

A scoop or two in the batter keeps the loaf moist for days, extending the life of something that already started as a rescue mission.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

I looked down and saw the damp dirt road leaving the farm, hard-packed in the middle of all of that moist dark soil.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce