Added 9 October 2026
lotion
/ˈloʊʃən/ noun
Latin root: lōtiōnem Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about lotion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin.
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Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin.
a lotion for dry skin
Origin
Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.
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