concoction

[kon-kok-shuhn, kuhn-]

noun

1. the act or process of concocting.

2. something concocted.

   a delicious concoction of beans, rice, and meat.

   Synonyms: blend, medley, mixture

Word History and Origins

Origin of concoction¹

1525–35; < Latin concoctiōn- (stem of concoctiō ) digestion, equivalent to concoct ( us ) ( concoct ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

After all, Papa laid claim to debuting this concoction in the East on this very spot.

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“Never will I be in a greater state of absolute bliss than whilst I use this holy concoction, in the form of a bar of soap, to rub across my body,” wrote a third.

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Decent cinematic espionage usually whips a collective cultural anxiety into a sugary sweet, fizzy concoction that sticks to its audience’s nerves like glue.

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After 5 p.m., the space shifts from cozy teahouse to experimental mixology bar, serving boozy concoctions that all feature tea as an ingredient.

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The contributions made by updated diagnostic standards and improved screening to changes in prevalence rates aren’t concoctions of the media, but findings from professional research — including the CDC report.

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Related Words

• brew 
• mixture