moisten
to make or become moist.
Origin of moisten
1Other words for moisten
Other words from moisten
- moist·en·er, noun
- o·ver·mois·ten, verb
- pre·mois·tened, adjective
- re·mois·ten, verb
- su·per·mois·ten, verb (used with object)
- un·mois·ten, verb (used with object)
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How to use moisten in a sentence
On a mass scale, that process creates so-called “flying rivers” that moisten the air and generate rainfall.
The Amazon Now Emits More Carbon Than it Absorbs. Can We Ever Reverse That Tipping Point? | Ciara Nugent | July 21, 2021 | TimeTerror moistened my stare and Lara’s hand squeezed mine, trying to calm my fears with her support.
Locked up in the Land of Liberty: Part III | Yariel Valdés González | July 21, 2021 | Washington BladeBeyond that, according to the EPA, just find a shady, dry spot for your bin, and moisten dry materials before you add them to the heap.
Best compost bins: These eco-friendly products help you to do your part for the environment | Florie Korani | July 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceUse water to moisten the edge of the bottom crust where it contacts each strip, then tuck the overhang under the bottom crust edge, pressing down to seal it.
This sour cherry pie is summer’s ultimate dessert | Daniela Galarza | July 13, 2021 | Washington PostUsing a rubber spatula, gently stir to ensure all the sugar is moistened.
Squishy, sweet homemade marshmallows will elevate your s’mores and hot chocolate | Daniela Galarza | January 12, 2021 | Washington Post
Toss the string beans and mesclun with enough dressing to moisten.
Context: The Shakespearean actor allegedly said this to a nurse who, when attempting to moisten his lips, misfired.
As a result, it felt like an add-on, meant to artificially moisten another otherwise dry address.
He leant against the wall of his refuge, notwithstanding this boast, and licked the ice to moisten his parched lips.
The Giant of the North | R.M. BallantyneTears moisten his eyes and roll down his sunken cheeks as he takes it from my hand.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.During the other part of the year there is not the least rain or snow to moisten the earth.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3) | Elliott Couesmoisten with two spoonfuls of stock, a bouquet garni, two bayleaves and a clove, pepper and salt to taste.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de Salis"Morrison," said the man, licking with his tongue to moisten his lips.
From Place to Place | Irvin S. Cobb
British Dictionary definitions for moisten
/ (ˈmɔɪsən) /
to make or become moist
Derived forms of moisten
- moistener, noun
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