damp

Intermediate

/dæmp/

adjective
slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable

damp in a sentence

  • “The room smelt damp.”
  • “The grass is still damp.”
  • “This shirt still feels a bit damp.”
  • “It was a damp, misty morning.”

What does “damp” mean?

damp (adjective) means slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable. It is pronounced /dæmp/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "damp" mean?
damp (adjective) means: slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable
How do you pronounce "damp"?
"damp" is pronounced /dæmp/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "damp" in a sentence?
Here is "damp" used in a sentence: The room smelt damp.

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