lotion

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
2. (archaic, uncountable, usually) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

Verb

To cover or treat with a lotion.

Synonyms

ointment

cream

liquid

application

wash

🧽

ablution

fluid

grease

oil

salve

unguent

medicine

💊

drug

💊

lubricant

medicament

moisturiser

moisturizer

washing liquor

cerate

pomade

potion

rinsing

wash solution

solution

unction

lotio

balm

washing

chapstick

lotiones

water

🚰

embrocation

emollient

liquid cosmetic

washing liquid

juice

laundry

Translations

lotion

lozione

loción

Lotion

loció

λοσιόν

losyon

pommade

loção

Lösung

locion

huile solaire

eau

🚰

candidature

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈloʊʃən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: locion

In summary

From Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiō, lōtiōnem (“a washing”), from lavō (“to wash”); see lave. Doublet of lavation.