LOTION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lotion mean? 

• 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.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LOTION (noun)

Sense 1

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 articles; toiletry (artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body))

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

application; lotion

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"):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Context examples 

The current definition of a lotion is restricted to an emulsion.

(Lotion Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

A lotion being studied in the treatment of skin cancer and a skin condition called xeroderma pigmentosum.

(Dimericine, NCI Dictionary)

A lotion composed of anionic surfactant intended for administration to the hair or scalp.

(Lotion Shampoo Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A lotion dosage form which has a soap or detergent that is usually used to clean the hair and scalp; it is often used as a vehicle for dermatologic agents.

(Lotion Shampoo Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

Mineral oil is used in laxatives, lubricants, creams, and lotions.

(Mineral oil, NCI Dictionary)

It is found in nasal sprays, cough drops, inhalers, creams, and lotions.

(Menthol, NCI Dictionary)

A topical lotion containing the small organic molecule protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) inhibitor menadione (vitamin K3) with potential EGFR- and ErbB2/HER2-activating activities.

(Menadione Topical Lotion, NCI Thesaurus)

To soothe itchy skin, you can try cold compresses, lotions and lukewarm baths.

(Itching, NIH)

Its essential oil (scented liquid taken from plants) is used in perfumes, shampoos, face creams, lotions, and aromatherapy.

(English chamomile, NCI Dictionary)

The essential oil (scented liquid taken from plants) of chamomile is used in perfumes, shampoos, lotions, and aromatherapy.

(Chamomile, NCI Dictionary)