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lotion

SayLOH-shuhn/ˈloʊʃən/UK/ˈləʊʃən/

Verblotions, lotioning, lotioned

3 meanings of lotion

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    A smooth liquid you rub on your skin to keep it soft or healthy.

    Like a thin cream you spread onto your skin.

    She put lotion on her dry hands after washing the dishes.

    This lotion smells like coconut and feels cool on the skin.

    Similarcream, moisturizer, balm, emollient

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  2. 2
    verbtransitive
    To rub a smooth skin cream onto part of the body.

    Remember to lotion your skin after a hot shower.

    She lotioned the baby's arms and legs after the bath.

    Similarmoisturize, oil, anoint, cream

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  3. 3
    nounarchaicuncountable
    A washing of the skin, done to make it look nicer.

    Each evening she practiced a careful lotion of the hands and face.

    The maid prepared warm water for her lady's morning lotion.

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Origin

It comes from Latin lōtiō, meaning 'a washing', from lavō, 'to wash'. English took it through Middle English locion.