moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈmȯish-
moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes
: 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.
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Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
The line now includes fragrances such as Grace and Wake, in travel size sprays and pretty glass bottles, and in moisturizing hand creams.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The texture is thick and whipped, easy to glide on post-shower, and will help keep skin moisturized for hours.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
L’Oréal Age Perfect Sunscreen This sunscreen goes on with a lightweight, non-greasy feeling while moisturizing your skin for lasting hydration.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz
ˈmȯis-
moisturized; moisturizing
: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
moisturizer
noun
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