moisturizer

noun
UK: /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzər/
US: /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzər/

  1. A cream or lotion used to make the skin less dry.

    1. I put moisturizer on my face every morning.
    2. She uses a special moisturizer to protect her skin from the sun's harmful rays.

  2. Any substance or product designed to increase the moisture content of the skin.

    1. This moisturizer contains natural oils for extra hydration.
    2. The doctor recommended a fragrance-free moisturizer for her sensitive skin condition.

Synonyms

balm lotion salve cream emollient
moisturizer verb

  1. To apply a cream or lotion to the skin in order to make it less dry.

    1. I moisturizer my skin after every bath.
    2. Remember to moisturizer your hands before you go to bed each night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moisturizer" in English means: A cream or lotion used to make the skin less dry., Any substance or product designed to increase the moisture content of the skin..

The phonetic transcription of "moisturizer" is /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzər/ in British English and /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moisturizer": balm, lotion, salve, cream, emollient.

Example usage of "moisturizer": "I put moisturizer on my face every morning.". More examples on the page.