concoction
Concoction (noun) means a mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink. Example: “He handed me a strange concoction of fruit juice and spices.”
How to use concoction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething mixed together — literally a drink or dish, or figuratively a made-up story.
Word forms
concoctions plural
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He handed me a strange _____ of fruit juice and spices.
Etymology
From Latin concoctio, related to concoquere ("to boil together, digest").
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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.