noun
concoction
kuhn-KOK-shuhn
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.”
noun
1
A mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink.
"He handed me a strange concoction of fruit juice and spices."
"The bartender was proud of his latest concoction."
2
A made-up story or invented explanation.
"Her alibi turned out to be a total concoction."
How to use concoction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething mixed together — literally a drink or dish, or figuratively a made-up story.
Common pairings
a strange concoction
a herbal concoction
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Word forms
- Plural
- concoctions
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Etymology
From Latin concoctio, related to concoquere ("to boil together, digest").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for concoction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
