to make or become moist
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
mois•ten /ˈmɔɪsən/USA pronunciation
v.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to (cause to) become moist: [~ + object]moistened her lips before speaking.[no object]Her lips moistened.
mois•ten
(moi′sən),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i.
moist′en•er, n.
- to make or become moist.
- moist + -en1 1570–80
- dampen, wet, sponge, spray.
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