lotion

noun

lo·​tion ˈlō-shən 

: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use

Examples of lotion in a Sentence

a bottle of suntan lotion

Recent Examples on the Web

Five products total are hitting US stores, including a brand-new launch, Vibrant Screen SPF 50, a water-resistant hydrating lotion SPF for the face and body, which will be exclusive to the US for the launch of the brand. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Everyone knows putting body lotion on your face is a skincare sin! —Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025

Keep in mind that powder sunscreen doesn’t provide equal protection to traditional lotion, so use it as a touch-up for your most sunburn-prone areas. —Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025

Exceptionally gentle, shockingly lightweight, and never greasy, this sinks quickly into skin and pairs well with other lotions and potions in your regimen. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English loscion, from Latin lotion-, lotio act of washing, from lavere to wash — more at lye

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lotion

• notion
• ocean
• potion
• commotion
• demotion
• devotion
• emotion
• laotian
• promotion
• locomotion

Kids Definition

lotion

noun

lo·​tion ˈlō-shən 

: a liquid preparation for use as a cosmetic or as a medicine on the outside of the body

Etymology

from Latin lotion-, lotio "act of washing," from lotus, past participle of lavere "to wash" — related to laundry, lavatory, lavish

Medical Definition

lotion

noun

lo·​tion ˈlō-shən 

1

: a liquid usually aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders

2

: a liquid cosmetic preparation usually containing a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin

hand lotion

aftershave lotion