lotus

noun

lo·​tus ˈlō-təs 

plural lotuses also lotus

1

or less commonly lotos

ˈlō-təs 

: a fruit eaten by the lotus-eaters and considered to cause indolence and dreamy contentment

also : a tree (such as Zizyphus lotus of the buckthorn family) reputed to bear this fruit

2

: any of various water lilies including several represented in ancient Egyptian and Hindu art and religious symbolism

3

[New Latin, from Latin]

a

: any of a genus (Lotus) of widely distributed upright herbs or subshrubs of the legume family

b

: sweet clover

Illustration of lotus

• lotus 2

Examples of lotus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blue lotus wax boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties to calm down skin down, while serving a dual purpose of keeping your blush in place by absorbing excess oil. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025

There’s also super lotus as well as succinic and glycolic acids to minimize dark spots and pores. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Yoga classes are included for hotel guests, and usually, a sunrise session of downward dog and lotus poses would be right up my alley. —Marquita K. Harris, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025

Styled after a lotus flower, the silk chiffon gown featured mother-of-pearl effect embroidery and encrusted crystals and pearls on the bodice. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin & Greek; Latin lotus, from Greek lōtos

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing lotus

• lotus-eater
• lotus position

Rhymes for lotus

• motus
• notice
• haliotis
• melilotus
• microtus
• myotis

Kids Definition

lotus

noun

lo·​tus ˈlōt-əs 

: any of various water lilies including several represented in ancient Egyptian and Hindu art