easy
The soil was moist after the rain.
What does Moist mean?
Moist means slightly wet.
Dictionary definition
slightly wet or damp.
Example sentences
Moist in a sentence
medium
Keep the towel moist but not dripping.
hard
The recipe said the cake should stay soft and moist.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice moist in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Moist
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does moist mean?
The correct sentence uses moist in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to moist?
Damp is close in meaning to moist in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for moist?
Dry contrasts with moist.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Moist
Voice settings
Sounds like
MOYST
Listen, then repeat the word.
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
MOYST
Learn
WordMoist.
Partadjective.
MeaningMoist means slightly wet.
ExampleExample: The soil was moist after the rain.
Your turn
Say Moist
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced moist.
Synonyms
Words like Moist
Antonyms
Opposite words
drynot wet
parchedvery dry
Synonym practice
Want to practice moist synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The humid room felt damp after the rain," then compare close word choices. Practice moist synonyms.
Word family
Moist word family
Base word
moist
adjective
moister
More moist.
adjective
moistest
Most moist.
noun
moisture
A small amount of water in something.
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Moist
Hint for students
Moist means slightly wet or damp, but not dripping.
Common mix-up
Moist is not the same as soaked. Moist means a little wet; soaked means very wet all the way through.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows moist without using the word moist. Example: The towel felt a little damp but did not drip. Clue words: a little damp, did not drip Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something slightly wet, not completely wet?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The soil was moist after the light rain." Why does moist fit better than soaked?
Learning activities
Practice Moist and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice MOIST” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice MOIST
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with MOIST
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words