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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Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 Add the butter and pulse until the mixture is moistened throughout. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 Ideally, a misting system would be installed that would moisten the plants several times a day. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025 Add the dry ingredients and stir with a silicone spatula until evenly moistened; the mixture will be dryish and thick. Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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