noun
Uncommon
lotion
LOH-shuhn
Lotion (noun) means a liquid or cream applied to the skin for moisturizing, healing, or cosmetic purposes. Example: “She rubbed lotion into her hands after washing the dishes.”
noun
1
A liquid or cream applied to the skin for moisturizing, healing, or cosmetic purposes.
"She rubbed lotion into her hands after washing the dishes."
"The pharmacist recommended a lotion for the sunburn."
How to use lotion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA liquid you rub on your skin, usually to moisturize or soothe it.
Common pairings
hand lotion
apply lotion
body lotion
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Word forms
- Plural
- lotions
- Third person singular
- lotions
- Past tense
- lotioned
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Etymology
From Latin lotio, meaning "a washing," from the verb lavare, "to wash" — the same root as "lave."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lotion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lotion” mean?
The word “lotion” means a liquid or cream applied to the skin for moisturizing, healing, or cosmetic purposes. In plain terms, a liquid you rub on your skin, usually to moisturize or soothe it.
How do you pronounce “lotion”?
“Lotion” is pronounced LOH-shuhn (/ˈloʊʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “lotion” in a sentence?
Here is “lotion” used in a sentence: “She rubbed lotion into her hands after washing the dishes.”
What is another word for “lotion”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lotion” include lavatory.
What part of speech is “lotion”?
“Lotion” is a noun.
Where does the word “lotion” come from?
The word “lotion” comes from Latin. From Latin lotio, meaning "a washing," from the verb lavare, "to wash" — the same root as "lave.".
Is “lotion” a common word?
“Lotion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
