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

So, double down on that body lotion after your shower and before bed. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025

Variations: Gabrielle Chanel is available in an essence eau de parfum and parfum—along with travel sizes, a body cream, hair mist, deodorant, and body lotion. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025

The announcement came in a lotion ad, of all places. —Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025

Hopefully that means a bigger, more proper announcement than a lotion ad, too. —Justin Curto, Vulture, 6 Feb. 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