: a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
Examples of potion in a Sentence
He drank the fatal potion.
The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess.
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Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.
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Justin Adams,
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26 June 2026
It's filled with witchy icons that every spell-caster has to have in their home—broomsticks, spell books, potions, and more.
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Sophia Beams,
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This portrayal marks a sharp departure from the more traditional Supergirl depicted in the 1984 film starring Helen Slater, which saw Kara develop a crush on a groundskeeper named Ethan and become entangled in a love triangle involving a magical love potion.
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Antonio Ferme,
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The situational hitting — the magic potion for any offense — has been elusive.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
It's filled with witchy icons that every spell-caster has to have in their home—broomsticks, spell books, potions, and more.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
This portrayal marks a sharp departure from the more traditional Supergirl depicted in the 1984 film starring Helen Slater, which saw Kara develop a crush on a groundskeeper named Ethan and become entangled in a love triangle involving a magical love potion.
—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The situational hitting — the magic potion for any offense — has been elusive.
—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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potion
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po·tion
ˈpō-shən 
: a mixed drink (as of liquor) or dose (as of medicine)
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