lotion

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊʃən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
  2. noun liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

Etymology

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

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
toiletry
Narrower (hyponyms)
hand lotion, after-shave, body lotion, toner

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