hydrate

1 of 2

noun

hy·​drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce hydrate (audio)
: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance

hydrate

2 of 2

verb

hydrated; hydrating

transitive verb

1
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
2
: to supply with ample fluid or moisture
hydrates and softens the skin

intransitive verb

: to become a hydrate
hydration noun
hydrator noun

Examples of hydrate in a Sentence

Verb lotions and creams that hydrate the skin Drink fluids to hydrate the body.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The time-friendly in-shower treatment softens, hydrates, and glassifies hair in just 60 seconds. Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 With key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, antioxidant fruit complex, and vitamin B5, this serum rapidly hydrates and adds an instant glow. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024 The fast-absorbing formula hydrates and softens skins sans any stickiness, leaving a light fragrance behind. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 This gloss hydrates and gives lips that coveted full look. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 Hora – Overnight Exfoliating Mask In this sleek black jar lie 422 mg of CBD, which help the exfoliating mask hydrate, protect and rejuvenate even the driest of faces. Erin Michelle Newberg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 This antioxidant-rich Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha hydrates and nourishes, helping your skin look and feel its best. Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024 This formula is not only customizable to your unique skin tone but also hydrates and plumps your skin thanks to its hero ingredient of hyaluronic acid. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024 This vegan vitamin C serum visibly brightens and hydrates skin. Brittany Johnson, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2024
Verb
The formula is a gel-cream that hydrates skin with ingredients like collagen-boosting copper peptides, smoothing saccharide isomerate, moisture-retaining sodium PCA, and calming zinc oxide. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024 Maintain a consistent cadence, use your legs, not your back, and remember to hydrate. David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2024 The aluminum-free Coco Cloud Ingrown Prevention & Brightening Deodorant fights body odor, ingrown hairs and discoloration while hydrating delicate skin with mandelic acid, mango butter and coconut. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The formula is made with soothing ingredients that hydrate your skin and create such a subtle glow. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 Ingredients classified as one of these three things work in different ways to hydrate or maintain hydration in your skin. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2024 However, products containing snail mucin can be expensive, and there are much cheaper humectant options that can hydrate and protect your skin. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024 Overall Results 4/5 Pros Our skin felt refreshed and hydrated after each use, thanks to the tool helping our skincare products penetrate more effectively. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 In addition to drinking enough water, people can keep their skin hydrated by applying high-quality moisturizers, taking lukewarm showers, and using humidifiers. Jani Hall, Health, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1802, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1846, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydrate was in 1802

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Cite this Entry

“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydrate

1 of 2 noun
hy·​drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce hydrate (audio)
: a compound formed by the union of water with some other substance
a hydrate of copper sulfate

hydrate

2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating
1
: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water
2
: to supply with sufficient amounts of fluid or moisture
hydration noun

Medical Definition

hydrate

1 of 2 noun
hy·​drate ˈhī-ˌdrāt How to pronounce hydrate (audio)
: a compound (as Glauber's salt) formed by the union of water with some other substance

hydrate

2 of 2 verb
hydrated; hydrating

transitive verb

: to cause to take up or combine with water or the elements of water

intransitive verb

: to become a hydrate
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