Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lotion

/ˈloʊʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.45 in modern English

Syllables: lo-tion
IPA: /ˈloʊʃən/

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.

Uncountable

noun

A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

Archaic; Uncountable

verb

To cover or treat with a lotion.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"sun-tan lotion"
"Grace lotions her arms and legs and joins him in the large walk-in closet where they change out of their clothes and into their pajamas—loose-fitting cotton bottoms for Mike and a lace-trimmed baby doll nightie for Grace."
"I would finish my daily ranging session by lotioning his legs, and lotioning and rubbing his feet."

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin lōtiōnembor. Middle English locion English lotion Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈloʊʃən/
British English: /ˈləʊʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

lotions (plural) lotions (present, singular) lotioning (participle, present) lotioned (participle, past) lotioned (past)

Derived Forms

lotional lotiony

Phrases

body lotion commotion lotion hand lotion love lotion motion lotion shaving lotion suntan lotion

Frequently Paired Words

cream

Synonyms

lotion up lavatory application

Rhymes With

ocean motion promotion emotion notion devotion potion commotion locomotion demotion laotian kocian

Questions

How do you pronounce lotion?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈloʊʃən/.
What does lotion mean?: A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
Where does lotion come from?: Etymology tree Latin lōtiōnembor. Middle English locion English lotion Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.

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