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moisturizer
[ mois-chuh-rahy-zer ]
/ ˈmɔɪs tʃəˌraɪ zər /
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noun
a cosmetic preparation, as a cream or lotion, used to restore moisture to the skin, especially of the face and neck.
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Origin of moisturizer
First recorded in 1955–60; moisturize + -er1
OTHER WORDS FROM moisturizer
de·mois·tur·iz·er, nounWords nearby moisturizer
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British Dictionary definitions for moisturizer
moisturizer
moisturiser
/ (ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzə) /
noun
a cosmetic cream, lotion, etc applied to the skin to add or restore moisture to it
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