Definitions for moistens

moistens mois·ten

Spelling: [moi-suh n]
IPA: /ˈmɔɪ sən/

Moistens is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 322 anagrams from letters in moistens (eimnosst).

Definitions for moistens

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become moist.

Origin of moistens

First recorded in 1570-80; moist + -en1

Examples for moistens

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Word Value for moistens
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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