Synonyms of potion

potion

noun

as in drug

a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone

a potion that is supposed to improve health

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

medical potions

sleeping potions

Related Words

• drug
• medication
• medicine
• remedy
• cure
• tonic
• physic
• pill
• tablet
• prescription
• medicinal
• cap
• pharmaceutical
• medicament
• nostrum
• prescription drug
• panacea
• capsule
• serum
• injection
• botanical
• specific
• patent medicine
• lotion
• cordial
• cure-all
• ointment
• syrup
• tincture
• liniment
• poultice
• salve
• miracle drug
• wonder drug
• antibiotic
• shot
• purgative
• antiseptic
• embrocation
• cathartic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of potion

Just next door its sibling coffee shop serves perfect cappuccinos and seasonal matcha potions. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Lewis Carroll’s fairy tale would serve as a psychological refuge and childhood obsession for Cathy as a young girl, fixating on the idea of drinking a potion to shrink so that no one can see her or reach her. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

For better or worse, there is no magic potion that can rewind signs of aging. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026

Ancient mythology supplies the characters; Victorian adornment supplies some of the collection’s more curious accessories, including pill pendants, potion vials and keepsake holders. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026