lotion

[ loh-shuhn ]

/ ˈloʊ ʃən /

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noun

Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.

a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.

Origin of lotion

1350–1400; Middle English locion<Latin lōtiōn- (stem of lōtiō) a washing. See lotic, -ion

Words nearby lotion

Lothians, lothly, Lothringen, loti, lotic, lotion, lotophagi, lotos, Lotrimin, lots, Lot's wife

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Example sentences from the Web for lotion

Similar to fixating on the bottle of lotion while sitting in lockup, I kept asking after my notepad.
I Was Arrested at Occupy Bronx—for Writing About It|Carla Murphy|December 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He gave this answer in a very indifferent tone, dabbing away all the time at his eyes with the sponge and lotion.
After Dark|Wilkie Collins
Submission is like the lotion that is applied to mosquito bites—it takes away the irritation, though the puncture be left.
Expositions of Holy Scripture|Alexander Maclaren
He ordered him some lotion to wash with, and dissuaded him from the use of medicine.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2|Camden Pelham

Every kind of salve or lotion that is supposed to remove or relieve corns meets with a large sale.
Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.--No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880|Various
Some lotion, which tingled slightly upon the scalp, was next applied by Said from a long-necked bottle.
The Yellow Claw|Sax Rohmer

British Dictionary definitions for lotion

lotion

/ (ˈləʊʃən) /

noun

a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc

Word Origin for lotion

C14: via Old French from Latin lōtiō a washing, from lōtus past participle of lavāre to wash

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Medical definitions for lotion

lotion

[ lō′shən ]

n.

A medicated preparation consisting of a liquid suspension or dispersion intended for external application.

Any of various externally applied cosmetic liquids.

单词	lotion
释义	lotion [ loh-shuhn ] / ˈloʊ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lotion ON THESAURUS.COM noun Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like. a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands. Origin of lotion 1350–1400; Middle English locion<Latin lōtiōn- (stem of lōtiō) a washing. See lotic, -ion Words nearby lotion Lothians, lothly, Lothringen, loti, lotic, lotion, lotophagi, lotos, Lotrimin, lots, Lot's wife Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lotion Similar to fixating on the bottle of lotion while sitting in lockup, I kept asking after my notepad. I Was Arrested at Occupy Bronx—for Writing About It\|Carla Murphy\|December 10, 2011\|DAILY BEAST He gave this answer in a very indifferent tone, dabbing away all the time at his eyes with the sponge and lotion. After Dark\|Wilkie Collins Submission is like the lotion that is applied to mosquito bites—it takes away the irritation, though the puncture be left. Expositions of Holy Scripture\|Alexander Maclaren He ordered him some lotion to wash with, and dissuaded him from the use of medicine. The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2\|Camden Pelham Every kind of salve or lotion that is supposed to remove or relieve corns meets with a large sale. Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.--No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880\|Various Some lotion, which tingled slightly upon the scalp, was next applied by Said from a long-necked bottle. The Yellow Claw\|Sax Rohmer British Dictionary definitions for lotion lotion / (ˈləʊʃən) / noun a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc Word Origin for lotion C14: via Old French from Latin lōtiō a washing, from lōtus past participle of lavāre to wash Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to lotion balm, ointment, cosmetic, salve, cream, liniment, unguent, preparation, wash, medicine, embrocation, lenitive, demulcent, palliative Medical definitions for lotion lotion [ lō′shən ] n. A medicated preparation consisting of a liquid suspension or dispersion intended for external application. Any of various externally applied cosmetic liquids. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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lotion

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