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lotion

2 syllables
nounverb
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As a noun, lotion means a low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin. As a verb, it means cover or treat with a lotion.

Meanings of lotion

5 meanings

noun

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

    “sun-tan lotion”

  2. Any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

  3. Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

    “a lotion for dry skin”

    Similar: application
Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. archaicA washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

verb

  1. To cover or treat with a lotion.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

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