moisten

verb

moist·​en ˈmȯi-sᵊn How to pronounce moisten (audio)
moistened; moistening ˈmȯis-niŋ How to pronounce moisten (audio)
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ

intransitive verb

: to become moist
moistener
ˈmȯis-nər How to pronounce moisten (audio)
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-ər
noun

Examples of moisten in a Sentence

Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods. The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
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How To Clean White Kitchen Cabinets With Vinegar And Baking Soda Stuck-on grease and stains can be removed with a baking soda paste by following these steps: Pour a small amount of baking soda into a bowl and just enough vinegar to moisten it. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025 Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025 Add just enough buttermilk to moisten the flour mixture. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Rinse your mouth with a mixture of one-half teaspoon (3 grams) of salt in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water to reduce pain and moisten your mouth. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for moisten

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of moisten was in 1559

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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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moisten

verb
moist·​en ˈmȯis-ᵊn How to pronounce moisten (audio)
moistened; moistening ˈmȯis-niŋ How to pronounce moisten (audio)
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make or become moist
moistener
ˈmȯis-nər How to pronounce moisten (audio)
-ᵊn-ər
noun

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