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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While the thinner texture is ideal for some skin types, this might not be moisturizing enough for dry skin. L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Ensuring your lips are moisturized creates a smoother canvas for lipstick application. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Set of Masks Cares for Their Skin These form-fitting masks are made to moisturize, revitalize, and hydrate your face. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024 Surprisingly, the formula feels moisturizing without sacrificing that chic matte finish. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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