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

The necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings display key motifs from the story, like witch hats, hot air balloons, butterflies, wands and potion bottles. —Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024

Multiple surprise transformations, from hitting the books in study howl or brewing some fun in the potion corner, there are so many scary ways to have bone-chilling adventures. —Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

The first trial is where the show really comes to its own, with a literal ticking clock threatening their lives, the coven tasked with hunting down potion ingredients while being plagued by hallucinations that reveal their past traumas. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

For example, players don’t need potions for healing because Zelda can summon a bed to take a short rest to regain hearts. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024

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

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)