moistened; moistening
ˈmȯis-niŋ 
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make moist
add more water as needed to moisten the dough
: to become moist
moist·en·er
-s(ᵊ)nə(r)
plural -s
: one that moistens
specifically
: a device for moistening gummed surfaces (as stamps, envelopes, labels)
Examples of moisten in a Sentence
Verb
Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Before opening bottle, wash neck of bottle, then moisten it with a lime wedge; coat with chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajín).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Some soils resist water penetration; try a wetting agent to help moisten the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
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Verb
Blinking encourages tears that moisten your eyes.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Before opening bottle, wash neck of bottle, then moisten it with a lime wedge; coat with chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajín).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Some soils resist water penetration; try a wetting agent to help moisten the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for moisten
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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