a slight wetness
Used in a Sentence
damp
How to use damp in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for damp.
Editorial note
Your bed feels damp, and so does any couch or chair that isn't made of wood.
Examples11
Definitions6
Parts of speech3
Quick take
a slight wetness
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of damp gathered in one view.
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for damp.
noun
a slight wetness
verb
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
verb
restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
verb
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message"
verb
lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
adjective
slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears"
Example sentences
Your bed feels damp, and so does any couch or chair that isn't made of wood.
Now Gold people can trust because that doesn't rot and can last 100 years in a damp jar.
Just one "Al, that was over the line" comment from Linus would damp that feedback loop.
They grew up in cramped, damp houses with no central heating or indoor plumbing.
It isn't for my family of four, even with our rather damp UK weather.
It's hard to be healthy when you're cold, damp, and frankly eating food that makes it hard to stay healthy at all.
Ever been on a bus with suspiciously damp seats?
However, timber was especially prone to rot and insect damage within the height range of rising damp.
If you rinse the cut and leave it a little damp when you apply the superglue it actually pulls the wound closed as it dries as well as killing any bacteria.
He then explained to me "Sir, it's just that your eyes are very red and your clothes appear to be damp, so we're not sure we should be selling you alcohol right now...".It took some explaining.
I would be so much more interested in staying on my Mac if I knew I could manage files without feeling like I was poking around a dark damp hole trying to sort through and pick up grains of rice with my elbows.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use damp in a sentence?
Your bed feels damp, and so does any couch or chair that isn't made of wood.
What does damp mean?
a slight wetness
What part of speech is damp?
damp is commonly used as noun, verb, adjective.