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Definition of moisturize

moisturize

/ˈmɔɪstʃəˌɹaɪz/
(UK: moisturise)
mois · tur · ize
Adjective:moisturizing
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Past Simple:moisturized
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Past Participle:moisturized
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Present Participle:moisturizing
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moisturize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make something, especially the skin or hair, less dry and softer by applying a cream, lotion, or oil, or by adding moisture to the air.

Example

"The dermatologist recommended a daily routine to cleanse and moisturize sensitive skin during the winter months."

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• Nearby Words

moistly
moistness
moisture
moisturize
moisturizer
mojarra
mojave

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century by combining the noun 'moisture' with the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. 'Moisture' ultimately derives from Old French 'moiste' (damp, wet), from Vulgar Latin 'muscidus' (moldy, wet).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moisturize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moisturize
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