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

An in-house line of lotions and potions? —Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025

Let the potion steep in a sunny area for about an hour, and then use a cloth to apply the mixture to each doorstep/entrance of your home. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025

The exhibition blends film nostalgia with modern technology, giving visitors a chance to cast spells through motion sensors, conjure their Patronus on a digital screen and test their potion making skills. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025

Instead of voodoo shops and witches potions, there was free family-friendly events and merchanside proceeds being given to local scholarships. —Sam Woodward, USA Today, 24 Oct. 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)