potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)

Examples of potion in a Sentence

He drank the fatal potion.

The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess.

Recent Examples on the Web

The event will feature fun and creative stations with spiderweb paintings, bubble potions and live encounters with some of the museum’s resident critters. —Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025

There's something for every ghoul and goblin in this batch of potent potions and swirling elixirs. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025

This pink potion is juicy, sweet, and vibrant with its energizing mix of passionfruit, wild strawberry, peony blossoms, and orange flower. —Mary Honkus, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2025

The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, may well have died from mercury in an immortality potion concocted by his alchemists. —Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pocioun, from Anglo-French poisun, pocioun drink, potion, from Latin potion-, potio, from potare to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for potion

• lotion
• notion
• ocean
• commotion
• demotion
• devotion
• emotion
• laotian
• promotion
• locomotion

Kids Definition

potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixture of liquids (as a medicine or poison)

Etymology

Middle English pocioun "a mixture of liquids," from early French poisun, pocioun (same meaning), from Latin potion-, potio "a drink, potion," from potare "to drink" — related to poison

Medical Definition

potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixed drink (as of liquor) or dose (as of medicine)