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

Using sun protection, moisturizing skin, exercising regularly, adjusting certain sleep habits, and avoiding alcohol and smoking can help prevent wrinkles. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025

Hydration is key and using a gentle moisturizing cream or lotion will have your skin feeling soft and smooth. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025

Post treatment, skin was firmer and deeply moisturized. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Switch to a lighter moisturizer or use a moisturizing sunscreen to hydrate your skin without trapping in heat and allowing your skin to breathe. —Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 12 June 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