wetness

Everyday

Wetness is the state of being wet, covered in or full of water or another liquid. tree →

In the lessons

Used in science (absorbency tests, weather), in baby care, in describing weather and places.

Examples

• The wetness of the grass soaked our shoes. tree →
• We tested which paper towel took away the most wetness. tree →
• The nappy has a line that changes colour to show wetness. tree →
• The wetness of the cave made the walls shine. tree →
• Sponges hold wetness inside their holes. tree →
• She could feel the wetness of the rain through her coat. tree →
• It was a water of villainous depth and of detestable wetness; of ugly hurrying and of desolate cavernous sound. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no plural. Usually we just say «wet»: «The grass is wet». Opposite: «dryness».