potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)

Examples of potion in a Sentence

He drank the fatal potion.

The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the swelling worshiping milieu, the transactional nature of politics is washed away in a hot potion of religious fervor. —John Scott Lewinski, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025

Scripture and natal charts existed in tandem, along with palm-reading diagrams, recipes for potions and instructions for alchemical reactions. —Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025

The rows of pills, powders, and potions that dominate the beauty aisles can now rival the assortment found at health and nutrition shops. —Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025

But how much of a difference do the pills and potions actually make? —Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pocioun, from Anglo-French poisun, pocioun drink, potion, from Latin potion-, potio, from potare to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for potion

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

Kids Definition

potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixture of liquids (as a medicine or poison)

Etymology

Middle English pocioun "a mixture of liquids," from early French poisun, pocioun (same meaning), from Latin potion-, potio "a drink, potion," from potare "to drink" — related to poison

Medical Definition

potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixed drink (as of liquor) or dose (as of medicine)