potion

American  

[poh-shuhn] / ˈpoʊ ʃən /

noun

1. a drink or draft, especially one having or reputed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical powers.

   a love potion; a sleeping potion.

   Synonyms:

   philter, concoction, brew, elixir

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potion British  

/ ˈpəʊʃən /

noun

1. a drink, esp of medicine, poison, or some supposedly magic beverage

2. a rare word for beverage

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Etymology

Origin of potion

1300–50; Middle English pocion < Latin pōtiōn- (stem of pōtiō ) a drinking, equivalent to pōt ( us ), variant of pōtātus, past participle of pōtāre to drink + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English pocioun < Anglo-French < Latin, as above

Example Sentences

“Because of the circumstances, she became a victim again because she didn’t have whatever magic potion it would take for her to find a fresh start.”

From Los Angeles Times

Her thick green belt holds a variety of pouches, pockets, and potions.

From Literature

No magic wand or special potion is needed -- only light.

From Science Daily

His gripped his white wine like a potion, delivering hope.

From Los Angeles Times

After collaborating on an early workshop of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the two joined forces to bring to life wand duels, transfiguration potions and the Mind Flayer.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• draught
• elixir