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

Sapphira triumphed in the lip sync battle, marking her as the first queen in the herstory of Drag Race to recieve an immunity potion. —Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Rounding out the coven are Lilia (Patti LuPone), a divination witch; Jennifer (Sasheer Zamata), a potions witch; Alice (Ali Ahn), a protection witch; and Sharon Davis (Debra Jo Rupp, reprising her WandaVision role) standing in for a green witch on account of her gardening skills. —Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024

To achieve their goals, both end up taking a potion that promises youthful beauty and eternal life, ultimately leaving them to spend eternity together. —Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024

And just like witches brew their potions, HR leaders are always tasked with concocting the best employee experience possible. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 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)