concoction
noun
con·coc·tion
kən-ˈkäk-shən 
kän-
plural concoctions
1
: something (such as a food or drink) that is concocted from various elements : something prepared or devised by combining different ingredients
an elaborate concoction
This concoction is a cross between hot chocolate and a grasshopper, a mixed drink that gets its minty kick from crème de menthe.—
Kim Steckler
Kim Steckler… the disc offers quite an unusual concoction of old and new songs that are surprisingly cohesive.—Jon Hetman
Jon Hetman2
: the act of process of concocting something
One of these young men had a rare faculty in the concoction of gin-cocktails.—Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Examples of concoction in a Sentence
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Some sources claim pubs that sold this concoction kept a statue of a black tomcat out front, a secret signal that people could buy gin there.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2024
Like the cough syrup-paint thinner concoction, she’s meant to be taken medicinally and poisonously in this production, projecting instead of concealing Sally’s turmoil.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Throw frozen cranberries into the concoction for an especially festive look.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Massage the concoction gently onto your scalp, focusing on areas with hair loss or thinning.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Strain the concoction into a rock glass filled with fresh ice.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
Commenters also gave delicious tips, like adding M&Ms or a caramel drizzle to your concoction.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 7 Mar. 2024
The grits are cooked for five minutes, then mixed with a rich concoction of half-and-half, mustard, cheese, and eggs.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The key to this remedy is the right concoction of ingredients, and each oneplays a pivotal role in how effective PhenQ can be.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2024
Like the cough syrup-paint thinner concoction, she’s meant to be taken medicinally and poisonously in this production, projecting instead of concealing Sally’s turmoil.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Throw frozen cranberries into the concoction for an especially festive look.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Massage the concoction gently onto your scalp, focusing on areas with hair loss or thinning.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Strain the concoction into a rock glass filled with fresh ice.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
Commenters also gave delicious tips, like adding M&Ms or a caramel drizzle to your concoction.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 7 Mar. 2024
The grits are cooked for five minutes, then mixed with a rich concoction of half-and-half, mustard, cheese, and eggs.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The key to this remedy is the right concoction of ingredients, and each oneplays a pivotal role in how effective PhenQ can be.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concoction. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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