: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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Aesop’s amber bottles are unmistakably ubiquitous, whether for soap, lotion, or mouthwash.—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 Bath & Body Works: Make your shower even more luxurious with sweet-smelling body washes, buttery lotions, and exfoliating scrubs that cost as little as $2.—Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 June 2025 Advertisement Read More: Why So Many Dogs Have Allergies Now
Doggy sunscreen comes in balms, lotions, and sprays, and the American Kennel Club advises applying it 20 minutes before your dog goes out.—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 June 2025 Prioritize mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, choose lotion formulations over sprays, and prioritize comprehensive sun safety strategies that protect both our health and the precious marine ecosystems.—Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lotion
Word History
Etymology
Middle English loscion, from Latin lotion-, lotio act of washing, from lavere to wash — more at lye
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