moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce moisturize (audio)
ˈmȯish-
moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes

transitive verb

: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
a cream that moisturizes the skin

Examples of moisturize in a Sentence

Use this cream to gently moisturize dry skin.
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Once the pasta is cooked, drain out almost all the water, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the base to use to ‘moisturize’ the dish. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025 Some nasal sprays contain decongestants that shrink swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages, while others use saline to clear mucus and moisturize the nasal lining. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 Vitamin E, squalane, and cocoa butter also make an appearance in this formula to soothe and moisturize. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025 Yes Best For: Designed for use on all hair types, the product moisturizes and smooths the hair while adding body and shine. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for moisturize 

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moisturize was in 1945

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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb
mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz How to pronounce moisturize (audio)
ˈmȯis-
moisturized; moisturizing
: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
moisturizer noun

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