moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯish-

moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes

transitive verb

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

a cream that moisturizes the skin

Examples of moisturize in a Sentence

Use this cream to gently moisturize dry skin.

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking of hydration, the lipstick contains skin-loving ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil and vitamin E to nourish and moisturize your lips. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025

It's mainly used to keep the skin moisturized and reduce irritation. —Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025

Packed with brightening vitamin C, moisturizing vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid, Clinique’s Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator delivers deep hydration while still feeling super lightweight and refreshing. —Allure, 30 Aug. 2025

These compact, high-quality sprays not only keep my hands clean but leave them feeling moisturized and refreshed. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯis-

moisturized; moisturizing

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

moisturizer noun