Definitions for moisten

moisten mois·ten

Spelling: [moi-suh n]
IPA: /ˈmɔɪ sən/

Moisten is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 252 anagrams from letters in moisten (eimnost).

Definitions for moisten

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become moist.

Origin of moisten

First recorded in 1570-80; moist + -en1

Examples for moisten

If it be drinkable by any manner of mortal, I must moisten my throat with it.

Mix the sugar, cocoa, and salt and moisten with some of the milk.

Beat six eggs very light, and moisten the mixture with them.

Toss the string beans and mesclun with enough dressing to moisten.

It is essential to moisten and convey more solid food into the stomach, and from thence to the respective parts of the system.

Melt some hog's lard, add as much clivers or goosegrass as the lard will moisten, and boil them together over a slow fire.

To be used, first moisten the spot on the clothes with water, then rub it with the ball, and let the spot dry in the sun.

Context: The Shakespearean actor allegedly said this to a nurse who, when attempting to moisten his lips, misfired.

Mix all together, and moisten it with a quart of Madeira, and a pint of brandy.

moisten them with a little of the soup, just sufficient to keep them from burning.

Word Value for moisten
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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