Lotion

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊʃən/

Definitions of lotion

noun a liquid or semi-liquid preparation applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I use lotion to keep my skin soft and moisturized.

A2 She always carries a bottle of lotion in her bag for dry skin.

B1 The lotion she bought has SPF protection for sun exposure.

B2 After spending the day at the beach, he applied soothing lotion to his sunburned skin.

C1 The luxurious lotion was infused with essential oils for a spa-like experience.

C2 The dermatologist recommended a specialized lotion to treat her eczema.

Examples of lotion in a Sentence

formal She applied a generous amount of lotion to her dry skin.

informal I always make sure to put on lotion after I shower.

slang Don't forget to lotion up before heading out to the beach.

figurative Kindness is like lotion for the soul, it soothes and heals.

Grammatical Forms of lotion

• past tense: lotioned
• plural: lotions
• comparative: more lotion
• superlative: most lotion
• present tense: lotion
• future tense: will lotion
• perfect tense: have lotioned
• continuous tense: is lotioning
• singular: lotion
• positive degree: lotion
• infinitive: to lotion
• gerund: lotions
• participle: lotioning

Origin and Evolution of lotion

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lotion' originated from the Latin word 'lotio', which means washing or bathing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'lotion' has evolved from simply washing or bathing to refer to a liquid or cream applied to the skin for cosmetic or medicinal purposes.