Moisten

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔɪsən/

Definitions of moisten

verb to make or become slightly wet or damp

Example Sentences

A1 I need to moisten the soil before planting the seeds.

A2 She moistened her lips with a bit of water before speaking.

B1 The chef moistened the cake layers with a simple syrup to keep them moist.

B2 Before baking the bread, it is important to moisten the dough to achieve the right texture.

C1 The scientist moistened the filter paper with a solution to begin the experiment.

C2 In order to create the perfect pastry, the baker knows exactly how to moisten the dough to perfection.

Examples of moisten in a Sentence

formal It is important to moisten the soil before planting the seeds.

informal Don't forget to moisten the sponge before cleaning the dishes.

slang I always moisten my lips with lip balm before going out in the cold.

figurative The heartfelt words in the letter seemed to moisten her eyes with tears.

Grammatical Forms of moisten

• past tense: moistened
• plural: moistens
• comparative: more moist
• superlative: most moist
• present tense: moistens
• future tense: will moisten
• perfect tense: has moistened
• continuous tense: is moistening
• singular: moistens
• positive degree: moist
• infinitive: moisten
• gerund: moistening
• participle: moistened

Origin and Evolution of moisten

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'moisten' originated from the Old French word 'moiste', which came from the Latin word 'musteus' meaning 'new wine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moisten' evolved from its original meaning of 'to make wet' to encompass the broader concept of adding moisture or dampness to something.