moisturize

[mois-chuh-rahyz]

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verb (used with object), mois·tur·ized, mois·tur·iz·ing.

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.

to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture: a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.

Also especially British, mois·tur·ise.

Origin of moisturize

First recorded in 1940–45; moisture + -ize

Related formsde·mois·tur·ize, verb (used with object), de·mois·tur·ized, de·mois·tur·iz·ing.

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Related Words for moisturize

drench, sprinkle, dampen, soak, saturate, wash, wet, squirt, steam, rinse, shower, lick, bathe, dip, splatter, water, sop, spray, splash, mist

Examples from the Web for moisturize

Contemporary Examples of moisturize

So moisturize those elbows in preparation for some major rubbing.
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British Dictionary definitions for moisturize

moisturize

moisturise

verb

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

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Word Origin and History for moisturize

1945, from moisture + -ize. Related: Moisturized; moisturizing.