lotion
/'louʃn/
Definition
Noun: 1. A liquid preparation, typically a smooth and creamy mixture of water and oil, designed to be applied to the skin for a soothing, medicinal, or cosmetic purpose. 2. Any liquid cosmetic or medicinal preparation for external application to the body, especially the skin.
Usage
"Lotion" is a non-count noun when referring to the substance in general (e.g., "She uses a lot of lotion") and a count noun when referring to a type or a specific container of it (e.g., "a soothing lotion," "three different lotions"). It is most commonly used to describe products for moisturizing, cleansing, or treating the skin.
Examples
- General Use:
- Specific Type:
- Medicinal Purpose:
- Cosmetic Purpose:
Advanced Usage
- "to apply lotion": This is the standard collocation for putting lotion on the skin.
- It's important to apply lotion regularly in dry climates.
- "body/hand/face lotion": These compounds specify the intended area of application.
- She keeps a bottle of hand lotion on her desk.
Variants and Related Words
- Moisturizer (n.): A type of lotion or cream specifically designed to add moisture to the skin. (Often used interchangeably with "lotion," though "moisturizer" is more specific to hydration.)
- Cream (n.): A thicker, often richer preparation than lotion, typically with a higher oil content.
- Balm (n.): A soothing, often thicker or waxier preparation for lips or specific skin areas.
- Salve (n.): A medicinal ointment used to soothe or heal the skin.
Synonyms
- Emollient: (n.) A substance that softens and soothes the skin.
- Liniment: (n.) A medicinal liquid rubbed on the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
- Ointment: (n.) A smooth, thick preparation used on the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.
Related Phrases
- Suntan lotion: A lotion designed to protect the skin from the sun or to promote tanning. (Note: "Sunscreen" or "sunblock" are more precise modern terms for protective products.)
- Calamine lotion: A specific pink medicinal lotion used to relieve itching and skin irritation.
Idioms
- No direct idioms feature the word "lotion" itself. Its usage is primarily literal, describing the physical product.
Noun
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liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
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a lotion for dry skin
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any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
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