lotion
noun
lo·tion
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Definition of lotion
: 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
The theory went that people who were already prone to acne for other reasons might be clogging their pores with makeup, creams, or lotions, which then turned into full-blown breakouts. — A.a. Newton, SELF, "Here’s How to Tell if Your Skin-Care Products Are Actually Noncomedogenic," 8 Aug. 2019 Seventh Sense uses cannabidiol in lotions, body wash, lip balms and other products. — Bob Bong, Daily Southtown, "Comings & Goings: U.S. Bank closing local branches," 10 June 2019 Seattle City Light suggests putting lotion and moisturizers in your fridge to cool down your skin. — Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Heat hacks: 12 tips and tricks to keeping your house cool," 19 July 2019 While spray sunscreens are a popular choice among older kids and teens, Tonkovic-Capin prefers lotions and creams. — Christina Heiser, NBC News, "The best sunscreens for kids, according to dermatologists," 22 June 2019 Cannabidiol oil, extracted from hemp seeds, has been fashioned into pills, infused lotions and other over-the-counter products. — Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, "Boulder company’s new 400,000-square-foot facility in Broomfield “will be the center of the CBD world”," 20 June 2019 Avoid applying too much oil or lotion the day of your treatment. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need To Know Before Getting A Brazilian Wax," 21 May 2019 Changes for Sunscreen Types The announcement also called for exploring the use of sunscreen sprays, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments, and sticks. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "What the New Proposed FDA Sunscreen Regulations Mean for You," 22 Feb. 2019 Amphibians are much more sensitive to touch because their skin is permeable and has a thin membrane that absorbs oxygen and anything that comes into contact with it, like perfume, hand lotion, insecticide or soap residue, could kill the animal. — Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Pet Wise: Can reptiles and amphibians make good pets?," 20 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lotion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for lotion
lotion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of lotion
: a liquid that is rubbed onto your skin or hair
See the full definition for lotion in the English Language Learners Dictionary
lotion
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lo·tion
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Kids Definition of lotion
: a creamy liquid preparation used on the skin especially for healing or as a cosmetic
lotion
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lo·tion
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Medical Definition of lotion
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
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