Damp Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

Damp Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary damp 4 ENTRIES FOUND: damp (adjective) damp (noun) damp (verb) squib (noun) 1 damp /ˈdæmp/ adjective damper; dampest 1 damp /ˈdæmp/ adjective damper; dampest Britannica Dictionary definition of DAMP [also more damp; most damp] : somewhat or slightly wet Wipe up the mess with a damp cloth. Her forehead was damp with perspiration. My hair's still damp from the rain. a damp spring day damp [=humid] weather [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples Synonyms see: moist damp squib — see squib — dampness noun [noncount] 2 damp /ˈdæmp/ noun 2 damp /ˈdæmp/ noun Britannica Dictionary definition of DAMP [noncount] : slight wetness in the air The books from her basement still smelled of damp. [=dampness] The boxes were left outside in the damp. the damp of the night [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 damp /ˈdæmp/ verb damps; damped; damping 3 damp /ˈdæmp/ verb damps; damped; damping Britannica Dictionary definition of DAMP [+ object] 1  : to make (something) somewhat or slightly wet : dampen His hands were damped with sweat. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2  : to make (something) less strong or active Nothing could damp [=(more commonly) dampen, depress] his spirits. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR In the U.S., if someone asks "How are you?" and you're feeling sick, how should you answer? See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY panorama : a full and wide view of something Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.