: 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.
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Larger suites come with expansive bathrooms featuring standalone tubs (stocked with plenty of fragrant lotions and potions for soaking, all from the in-house brand The Erose) as well as your very own steam room, with a window that glimpses across the rooftops of Venice.—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 In addition to awakening her creativity, the potion also unleashes a number of dark monsters that inhabit her subconscious, one of which is her mother, who appears transformed into a hairy monster that Mia is forced to confront.—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 Accessory trends, such as potion belts, hint at the love for immersive and imaginative experiences.—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 At its headquarters, PhDs and technical university graduates work alongside factory workers to create Firmenich’s magic potions.—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potion
Word History
Etymology
Middle English pocioun, from Anglo-French poisun, pocioun drink, potion, from Latin potion-, potio, from potare to drink — more at potable
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
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