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lotion

Pronunciation: /ˈləʊʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of lotion

noun

[mass noun]
  • a thick, smooth liquid preparation designed to be applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes: apply plenty of body lotion [count noun]:cleansing lotions were displayed in simple bottles

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin lotio(n-), from lot- 'washed', from the verb lavare

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Definition of lotion in the US English dictionary