humidity

noun
UK: /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
US: /hjuːˈmɪdəti/

  1. The amount of water vapor in the air.

    1. The humidity is very high today.
    2. The high humidity made it feel much hotter than the actual temperature.

  2. A measure of how damp or moist the air is.

    1. The humidity inside the greenhouse encourages plant growth.
    2. We could feel the humidity as we stepped off the plane in the tropical climate.

Synonyms

moisture

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "humidity" in English means: The amount of water vapor in the air., A measure of how damp or moist the air is..

The phonetic transcription of "humidity" is /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ in British English and /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "humidity": moisture.

Example usage of "humidity": "The humidity is very high today.". More examples on the page.