hand lotion
Definition
Noun: A liquid or creamy preparation applied to the hands to moisturize, soften, and protect the skin.
Usage
"Hand lotion" is a compound noun referring to a specific type of skincare product. It is used as a countable noun (e.g., a hand lotion) or, more commonly, as an uncountable noun to refer to the substance itself (e.g., some hand lotion). It is typically applied after washing hands or when skin feels dry.
Examples
- She keeps a bottle of hand lotion on her desk.
- My skin gets very dry in winter, so I use hand lotion every day.
- This hand lotion has a pleasant, light fragrance.
Advanced Usage
- "to apply hand lotion": To put hand lotion on the skin.
- Remember to apply hand lotion after you wash your hands.
- "a pump of hand lotion": A single dispensed amount from a bottle with a pump mechanism.
- Just one pump of hand lotion is enough for both hands.
Variants and Related Words
- Hand cream (n): A thicker, richer formulation than lotion, often used for very dry skin.
- Moisturizer (n): A general term for any product that adds moisture to the skin.
- Lotion (n): The broader category of liquid preparations for skin care.
Synonyms
- Moisturizing lotion (for hands)
- Hand moisturizer
Notes
"Hand lotion" is a specific term. The word "lotion" alone can refer to products for other body parts (e.g., body lotion, face lotion). The compound specifies its intended use for the hands.
Noun
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lotion used to soften the hands
