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TOEFL BNC: 20843 COCA: 15144

moisten

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
moisten /ˈmoɪsn̩/ verb
moistens; moistened; moistening
moisten
/ˈmoɪsn̩/
verb
moistens; moistened; moistening
Learner's definition of MOISTEN
[+ object] : to make (something) slightly wet : to make (something) moist使…湿润;使…潮湿
[no object] : to become slightly wet变得湿润;变得潮湿
TOEFL BNC: 20843 COCA: 15144

moisten

verb

moist·​en ˈmȯi-sᵊn How to pronounce moisten (audio)
moistened; moistening ˈmȯis-niŋ How to pronounce moisten (audio)
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ

intransitive verb

: to become moist
moistener
ˈmȯis-nər How to pronounce moisten (audio)
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-ər
noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods. The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
Recent Examples on the Web Instead, moisten a corner of a soft cloth and dab the solution on with that. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Pulse 3 to 4 times until mixture is very finely chopped and holds together, adding 1 more tablespoon gravy if needed to moisten. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Toss the flour gently, rather than stirring, to moisten it uniformly. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 The goal is to moisten the soil eight inches or so below the surface; and even deeper for bigger plants, shrubs and trees. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Use only as much stock as is necessary to moisten the mixture. Emma Balter, Chron, 11 July 2022 Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then roll the rim in the salt. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Your goal should be to moisten the top 6 inches of soil. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2022 Slightly moisten some premium potting soil (not soil from the garden), and put it in the bottom of the new container. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of moisten was in 1559
TOEFL BNC: 20843 COCA: 15144

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