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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The water-resistant spray is jam-packed with moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, green tea butter, and argan oil for all-day hydration. Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025 This is the perfect product for those who don’t want to apply lipstick or lipgloss but still want to keep their lips shiny and moisturized. Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Today, Veloz mainly deals with eczema on her arms, and her routine is all about keeping her skin moisturized and avoiding products that cause triggers. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025 It’s made with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and leaves a subtle shine on my lips like a gloss. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moisturize

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Mar. 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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