English · Travel & Places
humidity
/hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/
[/hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/]
moisture in air
Advancednoun
Definition
The amount of water vapour present in the air.
Example
The high humidity made the hot afternoon feel sticky and uncomfortable for the tired tourists.
The high humidity made the hot afternoon feel sticky and uncomfortable for the tired tourists.
Etymology
From Latin 'humiditas', moisture, from 'humidus', moist.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in weather and climate descriptions.