potion
noun
po·tion ˈpō-shən 
: a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
Example Sentences
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 His scientists formulate Compound V24, a potion that endows normies with superpowers for 24 hours. 
Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 To keep this magical skincare potion fresh, Murad designed a dual-chamber bottle that provides a fresh dose with each use. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Zeus strips him of his immortal powers, giving him seven days to find and return the love potion. Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2022 Haus Laboratories' underdog lip oil is a hydrating potion that won't feel heavy on the lips thanks to its lightweight blend of prickly pear oil, vegan collagen, plant squalane and plant peptide complex. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 The potion references come from the role-playing game Ultimate Werewolf. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2022 And part of it is a reenergizing potion of passion and purpose. Steve Lopez Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2022 Then, pick your potion from the recipes below and load that puppy up. Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2020 And these same companies–dangling these life-enhancing properties in the form of an easy-to-swallow pill, potion, or delicious lil’ gummy—also charge a pretty penny for their products. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 4 May 2022 See More
Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 To keep this magical skincare potion fresh, Murad designed a dual-chamber bottle that provides a fresh dose with each use. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Zeus strips him of his immortal powers, giving him seven days to find and return the love potion. Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2022 Haus Laboratories' underdog lip oil is a hydrating potion that won't feel heavy on the lips thanks to its lightweight blend of prickly pear oil, vegan collagen, plant squalane and plant peptide complex. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 The potion references come from the role-playing game Ultimate Werewolf. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2022 And part of it is a reenergizing potion of passion and purpose. Steve Lopez Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2022 Then, pick your potion from the recipes below and load that puppy up. Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2020 And these same companies–dangling these life-enhancing properties in the form of an easy-to-swallow pill, potion, or delicious lil’ gummy—also charge a pretty penny for their products. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 4 May 2022 See More 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 drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone
Medical Definition
potion
noun
po·tion ˈpō-shən
: a mixed drink (as of liquor) or dose (as of medicine)
potions
noun
as in drugs
a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone a potion that is supposed to improve health The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess. medical potions sleeping potions Synonyms & Similar Words
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