moisturize

[ mois-chuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mois·tur·ized, mois·tur·iz·ing.

1. to add or restore moisture to (something):

   to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.

verb (used without object)

, mois·tur·ized, mois·tur·iz·ing.

1. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture:

   a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.

moisturize

/ ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr to add or restore moisture to (the air, the skin, etc)

Other Words From

• de·moistur·ize verb (used with object) demoisturized demoisturizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of moisturize¹

First recorded in 1940–45; moisture + -ize

Example Sentences

I’d use some of my face tools like the Nuface, and I’d moisturize my whole body.

From Los Angeles Times

Wash, tone, moisturize, mask or gua sha with some rose-infused face oil while you’re Netflix-ing.

From Los Angeles Times

I’d use some of my face tools like the Nuface, and I’d moisturize my whole body.

From Los Angeles Times

Being African American, something happens when you don’t moisturize your skin.

From New York Times

So I drink a lot of water and I moisturize.

From New York Times

Related Words

• dampen
• drench
• rinse
• saturate
• soak
• sprinkle
• squirt
• steam
• wash
• wet