moisten

verb

moist·​en ˈmȯi-sᵊn How to pronounce moisten (audio)
moistened; moistening ˈmȯis-niŋ How to pronounce moisten (audio)
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ

intransitive verb

: to become moist
moistener
ˈmȯis-nər How to pronounce moisten (audio)
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-ər
noun

Examples of moisten in a Sentence

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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It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Whole buttermilk: Thins and moistens the dough a bit for optimum scooping. Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for moisten 

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of moisten was in 1559

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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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moisten

verb
moist·​en ˈmȯis-ᵊn How to pronounce moisten (audio)
moistened; moistening ˈmȯis-niŋ How to pronounce moisten (audio)
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make or become moist
moistener
ˈmȯis-nər How to pronounce moisten (audio)
-ᵊn-ər
noun

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