adjective / noun / verb
damp
DAMP/dæmp/
Containing a slight amount of moisture.
She pinches a damp patch on the freshly washed shirt.
Etymology
The older noun named noxious vapor, especially in mines. Its sense developed to include moist air and humidity, providing the connection to the adjective meaning slightly wet.
In context
they thrive in damp humid places so you're more likely to encounter them in b basements bathrooms and kitchens
More examples
- The grass is still damp from last night's rain.
- We store blankets upstairs to protect them from the damp.
- Damp the cloth before wiping the counter.
- The delay does little to damp our enthusiasm.
Forms
damp · damper · dampest · damps · damped · damping
dampness noun — The condition of being slightly wet.
dampen verb — To moisten or make less intense.