LOTION

Pronunciation (US):

• LOTION (noun)
  The noun LOTION has 2 senses:

1. any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
2. liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

  Familiarity information: LOTION used as a noun is rare.

• LOTION (noun)

Meaning:

Any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("lotion" is a kind of...):

toilet article; toiletry (an artifact used in making your toilet)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "lotion"):

after-shave; after-shave lotion (a fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving)

body lotion (lotion applied to the body after bathing)

hand lotion (lotion used to soften the hands)

toner (a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores)

Meaning:

Liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

lotion; application

Context example:

a lotion for dry skin

Hypernyms ("lotion" is a kind of...):

curative; cure; remedy; therapeutic (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "lotion"):

rubbing alcohol (lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use)

menthol (a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint)

embrocation; liniment (a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain)

collyrium; eye-lotion; eyewash (lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes)

calamine lotion (a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations)

black lotion; blackwash (a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores)

witch hazel; wych hazel (lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant)