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lotion.

A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈloʊʃən/General-American/ˈləʊʃən/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.

    uncountable · usually
    sun-tan lotion
  2. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

    archaic · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin lōtiōnembor. Middle English locion English lotion Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.

verb/ˈloʊʃən/General-American/ˈləʊʃən/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To cover or treat with a lotion.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin lōtiōnembor. Middle English locion English lotion Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.

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