: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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The best approach is to just keep your skin clean and dry until the blisters scab over; if needed, calamine lotion is a safe option.
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The best approach is to just keep your skin clean and dry until the blisters scab over; if needed, calamine lotion is a safe option.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
While a big tub of the hydrating lotion is quite pricey, this travel-size version is on sale for $43 — and the ideal size for a carry-on bag!
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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