Definition

A cream or lotion used on the skin to keep it soft and prevent it from becoming dry.

Example

She applied a moisturizer to her face every morning.

Conversation

I just bought a new moisturizer for my dry skin.

Oh really? What brand did you get?

It's from that natural skincare line I love.

Nice! I need to find a good moisturizer too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moisturizer → It is formed from "moist" (from Old French *moiste*, meaning slightly wet or damp) and "-urizer" (a suffix indicating an agent that performs a function). The word "moisturizer" refers to a product that adds moisture to the skin.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes your skin 'damp' or 'slightly wet' — that's what a moisturizer does.

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