concoction
3 synonyms for concoction, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use concoction
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a strange concoction
a herbal concoction
Etymology
From Latin concoctio, related to concoquere ("to boil together, digest").
Full origin of concoction →Frequently asked questions
What does “concoction” mean?
The word “concoction” means a mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink. In plain terms, something mixed together — literally a drink or dish, or figuratively a made-up story.
How do you pronounce “concoction”?
“Concoction” is pronounced kuhn-KOK-shuhn (/kənˈkɑkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “concoction” in a sentence?
Here is “concoction” used in a sentence: “He handed me a strange concoction of fruit juice and spices.”
What part of speech is “concoction”?
“Concoction” is a noun.
Where does the word “concoction” come from?
The word “concoction” comes from Latin. From Latin concoctio, related to concoquere ("to boil together, digest").
How many meanings does “concoction” have?
“Concoction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink.
