moisturizer
UK: ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzə | US: ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzər
n. a substance used to add moisture to the skin or hair
n. a cosmetic or skincare product designed to prevent dryness
moisturizer = moist<damp> + urize<verb-forming suffix> + er<agent noun suffix>
- moist (from Old French moiste, meaning "damp" or "slightly wet")
- urize (a variant of -ize, a verb-forming suffix from Greek -izein, indicating "to make or treat with")
- er (agent noun suffix, indicating "a thing or person that performs an action")
Etymology Origin:
The word moisturizer emerged in the early 20th century, combining moist (retaining its core meaning of dampness) with the verb-forming suffix -ize (to create the action of adding moisture) and the agent suffix -er (to denote the product performing this action). The term reflects the modern skincare industry’s focus on hydration, evolving from earlier uses of moist in describing environmental or physical wetness.
She applies a moisturizer every night to keep her skin soft.
This moisturizer contains aloe vera for extra hydration.
Dermatologists recommend using a moisturizer after washing your face.
The new moisturizer claims to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
He forgot to pack his moisturizer, and his hands became dry during the trip.