noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something that causes moisture or a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist. countable, uncountable

   "The oil acts as a moisturizer to the wood."

2. 2
   Moisturising cream, emollient. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

moisturizing creammoisturizing cream

Example

More examples

"The sales assistant helped me to select an excellent moisturizer for my face."

Etymology

From moisturize + -er.

Related phrases

moisturising cream

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