Lotion Definition

lōshən
lotions
noun
lotions
A liquid preparation used, as on the skin, for cleansing, soothing, healing, etc.
Webster's New World

(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

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Synonyms:
verb
To cover or treat with a lotion.
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Other Word Forms of Lotion

Noun

Singular:
lotion
Plural:
lotions

Origin of Lotion

  • Middle English locion from Old French lotion from Latin lōtiō lōtiōn- a washing from lōtus past participle of lavere to wash leu(ə)- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin lotio (“a washing"), from lavo (“to wash"); see lave.

    From Wiktionary

Lotion Sentence Examples

  • A lotion of sodium bicarbonate is useful to allay itching.

  • She looked at the tattoo on her neck and slathered lotion on it, wishing it were paint.

  • The scent of her lotion still hung in the room, and he breathed the amber-vanilla deeply.

  • Left with her towel and her toiletries, she took her time applying the thick moisturizer and lotion over her entire body, then finished by combing through her hair.

  • A lotion containing ten minims of the dilute acid to an ounce of water and glycerin will relieve itching due to any cause; and is useful in some forms of neuralgia.

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Words Starting With

LLOLOT

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With L and Ending With N

Starts With L & Ends With NStarts With LO & Ends With NStarts With L & Ends With ON

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With L6 Letter Words Ending With N