lotion

noun

lo·​tion ˈlō-shən 

: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use

Examples of lotion in a Sentence

a bottle of suntan lotion

Recent Examples on the Web

Pricing Also, note that the Essentials collection is priced similarly to Bath & Body Works’ other offerings, with prices ranging from $19 for each of the body lotions and body washes to $40 for each eau de parfum. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Shop the under-$15 lotion, plus more retinol body lotions like the Gold Bond Age Renew Overnight Lotion and the Advanced Clinicals Retinol Overnight Body Lotion. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

The brand recommends using the lotion after sculpting treatments to enhance results; it can also be used daily on its own. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Just know this isn’t your barely there body lotion, as the richer formula can leave behind a slightly sticky finish. — Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English loscion, from Latin lotion-, lotio act of washing, from lavere to wash — more at lye

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lotion

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

Kids Definition

lotion

noun

lo·​tion ˈlō-shən 

: a liquid preparation for use as a cosmetic or as a medicine on the outside of the body

Etymology

from Latin lotion-, lotio "act of washing," from lotus, past participle of lavere "to wash" — related to laundry, lavatory, lavish

Medical Definition

lotion

noun

lo·​tion ˈlō-shən 

1

: a liquid usually aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders

2

: a liquid cosmetic preparation usually containing a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin

hand lotion

aftershave lotion