Definition of moisten Moisten

/mɔjˈsʌn/ - [moysun] - mois•ten

We found 9 definitions of moisten from 5 different sources.

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What does moisten mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

moistens, moistening, moistened  

moisten - make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
  wash, dampen
  wet make one's bed or clothes wet by urinating; "This eight year old boy still wets his bed"
  humidify, moisturise, moisturize make (more) humid; "We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house"
  baste cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast"
moisten - moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter"
  drizzle
  splosh, sprinkle, splash scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • moisten (Verb)
    To make moist or moister.
  • moisten (Verb)
    To become moist or moister.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • moisten (v. t.)
    To make damp; to wet in a small degree.
  • moisten (v. t.)
    To soften by making moist; to make tender.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • moisten
    To become moist.
  • moisten
    To make moist.

Part of speech

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  • moisten, verb, present, 1st person singular of moisten (infinitive).
  • moisten, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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