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lotion

[loh-shuhn]

noun

  1. Pharmacology.a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.

  2. a liquid cosmetic, usually containing agents for soothing or softening the skin, especially that of the face or hands.



lotion

/ ˈəʊʃə /

noun

  1. a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lotion1

1350–1400; Middle English locion < Latin ōپō- (stem of ōپō ) a washing. See lotic, -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lotion1

C14: via Old French from Latin ōپō a washing, from ōٳܲ past participle of to wash
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The company has partnered with brands and retailers on clothing, toys, lotions and snacks based on their shows.

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A woman lotions her legs in the locker room, cream dripping down her shins like smoke and pooling in a puddle beneath her.

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“We had a few families that had children with eczema, and they needed a certain kind of lotion, and we were able to give out gift cards for that,” said organizer Brandon Lamar.

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“Creams and ointments are always better than lotions, things out of jars are always better than things out of a pump bottle.”

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Bath & Body Works sold “Bridgerton”-themed fragrance collections such as “Diamond of the Season” starting in March, with lotions, soaps and candles.

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