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- [mois-chuh-rahy-zer]
- /ˈmɔɪs tʃəˌraɪ zər/
- /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər.aɪ.zər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mois-chuh-rahy-zer]
- /ˈmɔɪs tʃəˌraɪ zər/
Definitions of moisturizer word
- noun moisturizer a cosmetic preparation, as a cream or lotion, used to restore moisture to the skin, especially of the face and neck. 1
- noun moisturizer A lotion or cream used to prevent dryness in the skin. 1
- noun moisturizer skin cream, lotion 1
- variable noun moisturizer A moisturizer is a cream that you put on your skin to make it feel softer and smoother. 0
- noun moisturizer a cosmetic cream, lotion, etc, applied to the skin to add or restore moisture to it 0
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Origin of moisturizer
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; moisturize + -er1
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Parts of speech for Moisturizer
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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moisturizer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
moisturizer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moisturizer
noun moisturizer
- ointment — a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- salve — a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores.
- cream — Cream is a thick yellowish-white liquid taken from milk. You can use it in cooking or put it on fruit or desserts.
- liniment — a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.
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