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lotions

  • plural
    of lotion.
    lotion
    noun
    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.

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The tetrapod lotions also remained more stable as time passed.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

A well-scented man, Lou stocked his bathroom with rows of tonics and lotions.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

In online communities dedicated to weight-loss drugs, people share tips about how they hope to reduce loose skin through building muscle, taking collagen supplements and using lotions.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2025

“Creams and ointments are always better than lotions, things out of jars are always better than things out of a pump bottle,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 10, 2025

Under her guidance, we learned which lotions to start off with, and what worked best for various weather conditions and times of day.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris