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Moisturize: meaning, definitions and examples

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moisturize

 

[ ˈmɔɪs.tʃə.raɪz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

skin care

To apply a lotion or cream to the skin in order to keep it hydrated and healthy. Moisturizing helps to prevent dryness and maintain the skin's natural moisture balance.

Synonyms

condition, hydrate, nourish

Examples of usage

  • Remember to moisturize your skin after showering.
  • It's important to moisturize your face before going to bed.
  • She always moisturizes her hands after washing dishes.
Context #2 | Noun

cosmetics

A product, such as lotion or cream, used to hydrate and soften the skin. Moisturizers are commonly used in skincare routines to improve skin texture and appearance.

Synonyms

cream, emollient, lotion

Examples of usage

  • This moisturizer contains aloe vera for extra hydration.
  • I always carry a travel-sized moisturizer in my bag.

Translations

Translations of the word "moisturize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hidratar

🇮🇳 मॉइस्चराइज़ करना

🇩🇪 befeuchten

🇮🇩 melembapkan

🇺🇦 зволожувати

🇵🇱 nawilżać

🇯🇵 保湿する (ほしつする)

🇫🇷 hydrater

🇪🇸 hidratar

🇹🇷 nemlendirmek

🇰🇷 촉촉하게 하다 (chokchokhage hada)

🇸🇦 ترطيب (tarṭīb)

🇨🇿 zvlhčovat

🇸🇰 zvlhčovať

🇨🇳 保湿 (bǎoshī)

🇸🇮 vlažiti

🇮🇸 raka

🇰🇿 ылғалдандыру

🇬🇪 ნამსხვრევება (namskhvreveba)

🇦🇿 nəmləndirmək

🇲🇽 hidratar

Etymology

The word 'moisturize' originated from the combination of 'moist' and '-ize', forming a verb that means to add moisture. The concept of moisturizing the skin dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations using natural oils and plant extracts to keep their skin hydrated. In modern times, the beauty industry has developed a wide range of moisturizing products to cater to different skin types and concerns.

See also: moist, moisten, moistness, moisture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,837, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.