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: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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Kenan Thompson, as her assistant, giggles a bit while putting lotion all over her.
—EW.com, 12 May 2024
From bath bombs to face masks to her favorite body scrubs and lotions, give her the gift of a breather.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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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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