Lotion
['ləʊʃ(ə)n] or ['loʃən]
Definition
(noun.) any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin.
(noun.) liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; 'a lotion for dry skin'.
Checker: Tessie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair.
(n.) A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance.
Checker: Steve
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Wash.
Edited by Darrell
Definition
n. a liquid preparation for healing or cleansing any diseased or bruised part.
Typist: Michael
Examples
- A general whitening of the skin is produced by this lotion without any irritation. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- We applied the lotion, but we could not get her to take the mixture. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- The following formula, prescribed by the late Dr. Tilbury Fox, is a very soothing application, and is a great favorite with ladies who have flushed faces: =Calamine Face Lotion. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- How I longed for the almost miraculous healing power of the strange salves and lotions of the green Martian women. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- The two lotions are stated to give excellent results, especially the latter. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Typist: Steven