Definition of lotion Lotion

/lowˈʃʌn/ - [lowshun] - lo•tion

We found 9 definitions of lotion from 5 different sources.

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What does lotion mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lotions

lotion - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
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  curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
  black lotion, blackwash a wash that colors a surface black
  calamine lotion a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations
  collyrium, eye-lotion, eyewash lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
  embrocation, liniment a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
  menthol a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
  rubbing alcohol lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
lotion - any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
  toilet articles, toiletry artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
  after-shave, after-shave lotion a fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving
  body lotion lotion applied to the body after bathing
  hand lotion lotion used to soften the hands
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lotion (Noun)
    A low- to medium- viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
  • lotion (Noun)
    A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.
  • lotion (Verb)
    To cover or treat with a lotion.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lotion (n.)
    A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.
  • lotion (n.)
    A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • lotion
    lō′shun, n. a liquid preparation for healing or cleansing any diseased or bruised part. [Fr.,—L.,—lavāre lotum, to wash.]

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