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

Heated slippers also moisturize your feet while warming them up.

From Popular-Science

Honest AmishThe Honest Amish Classic Beard Oil gives you the moisturizing power of a beard wash with the styling ability of a beard balm.

From Popular-Science

A soothing organic oil to moisturize and style thick beards.

From Popular-Science

To make your skin as wrinkle-free as possible, you should also moisturize every day.

From Popular-Science

My hands aren't insured and I don't wear gloves all the time, but I do moisturize my hands obsessively and wear SPF 50 sunscreen daily to prevent sunspots.

From The Daily Beast

So moisturize those elbows in preparation for some major rubbing.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

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