: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
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Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Zinc oxide options like Hawaiian Tropic’s powder sunscreen leave a matte, translucent finish that skips the white cast common to mineral lotions.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Traditional lotions can leave hair greasy, sprays aren’t always convenient and reapplying throughout the day can be difficult.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
—
Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Zinc oxide options like Hawaiian Tropic’s powder sunscreen leave a matte, translucent finish that skips the white cast common to mineral lotions.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Traditional lotions can leave hair greasy, sprays aren’t always convenient and reapplying throughout the day can be difficult.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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Medical Definition
lotion
noun
lo·tion
ˈlō-shən 
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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