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lotion

American  
[loh-shuhn] / ˈloʊ ʃən /

noun

  1. Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.

  2. a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.

lotion British  
/ ˈləʊʃən /

noun

  1. a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of lotion

1350–1400; Middle English locion < Latin lōtiōn- (stem of lōtiō ) a washing. See lotic, -ion

Example Sentences

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Lotion, cream, stick or spray sunscreen can be applied many ways.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023

Carey's company Lotion LLC applied for the yuletide trademark last year, leading to another singer, Elizabeth Chan, putting in a legal challenge in August, in an attempt to block her from obtaining the registration.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022

Lotion tubes, squirt bottles, brushes, a honey bear, solo flip-flops, a Wiffle ball and a legless lawn flamingo now stained bone-white, all provide the canvas for Riley’s patterned mariner drawings in India ink.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

I discovered Dani Naturals Coconut Hibiscus Lotion at a resort spa, and I’m so happy I bought some.

From Slate • Nov. 25, 2020

The Yardley Shaving Lotion men looked cool and rich.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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