potion
Potion (noun) means a drink believed to have a magical, medicinal, or poisonous effect. Example: “The witch brewed a potion to cure the curse.”
How to use potion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA magical or medicinal drink, usually in stories or folklore.
Word forms
potioned past tense, potions plural, potions singular
Fill the gap
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The witch brewed a _____ to cure the curse.
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
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.