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

To care for Irish curls, use sulfate-free shampoos that lightly hydrate and moisturizing conditioners applied from mid-shaft to ends. — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Unlike ceramides, which reinforce the moisture barrier, or hyaluronic acid, which mainly hydrates at the surface, urea can moisturize and, at higher strengths, exfoliate dead skin cells. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026

To complete the mid-air spa sesh, pups are treated to a moisturizing paw and nose balm perfect for long flights. — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Its blend of shea butter, shea oil, glycerin, and a mix of oils and butters is enough to moisturize even very dry skin. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 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