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

Enjoy a few minutes of peace in the shower while cleansing and moisturizing your skin. —Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2026

Topical creams keep your skin moisturized and reduce the risk of reactions. —Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 May 2026

There’s even more of Hilary Duff’s cover-ready makeup to discover below, including a moisturizing lip tint and sculpting contour wand. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Applying creams and lotions When your shingles rash feels itchy, your instinct might be to moisturize, but doctors generally discourage this for a few reasons. —Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturize

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

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯis-

moisturized; moisturizing

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

moisturizer noun