Lotion Definition

lōshən
lotions
noun
lotions
A liquid preparation used, as on the skin, for cleansing, soothing, healing, etc.
Webster's New World

(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

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verb
To cover or treat with a lotion.
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Other Word Forms of Lotion

Noun

Singular:
lotion
Plural:
lotions

Origin of Lotion

  • Middle English locion from Old French lotion from Latin lōtiō lōtiōn- a washing from lōtus past participle of lavere to wash leu(ə)- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin lotio (“a washing"), from lavo (“to wash"); see lave.

    From Wiktionary

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