noun
Uncommon
potion
POH-shuhn
Potion (noun) means a drink believed to have a magical, medicinal, or poisonous effect. Example: “The witch brewed a potion to cure the curse.”
noun
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A drink believed to have a magical, medicinal, or poisonous effect.
"The witch brewed a potion to cure the curse."
"In the story, one sip of the potion made him invisible."
"He hoped to win the princess's heart by mixing the love potion the witch gave him into her drink."
"Everything changed when I found this potion that gives me a huge speed boost whenever I drink it."
— Tyler Colp, Reinstall: Path of Exile (2025)
How to use potion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA magical or medicinal drink, usually in stories or folklore.
Common pairings
love potion
magic potion
brew a potion
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Word forms
- Plural
- potions
- Third person singular
- potions
- Past tense
- potioned
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Etymology
From Old French pocion, from Latin potio ('a drinking, a drink'), from potare ('to drink'). It's a close relative of the word poison.
Rhymes for potion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “potion” mean?
The word “potion” means a drink believed to have a magical, medicinal, or poisonous effect. In plain terms, a magical or medicinal drink, usually in stories or folklore.
How do you pronounce “potion”?
“Potion” is pronounced POH-shuhn (/ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “potion” in a sentence?
Here is “potion” used in a sentence: “The witch brewed a potion to cure the curse.”
What part of speech is “potion”?
“Potion” is a noun.
Where does the word “potion” come from?
The word “potion” comes from Latin. From Old French pocion, from Latin potio ('a drinking, a drink'), from potare ('to drink'). It's a close relative of the word poison.
Is “potion” a common word?
“Potion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
