'Lotion' definitions:
Definition of 'lotion'
(from WordNet)
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" [syn: lotion, application]
Definition of 'Lotion'
From: GCIDE
- Lotion \Lo"tion\, n. [L. lotio, fr. lavare, lotum, to wash: cf. F. lotion. See Lave to wash.]
- 1. A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A liquid preparation for bathing the skin, or an injured or diseased part, either for a medicinal purpose, or for improving its appearance. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'lotion'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abstergent,
- after-shave lotion,
- balm,
- balsam,
- bay rum,
- brilliantine,
- cathartic,
- cerate,
- chrism,
- cleaner,
- cleaning agent,
- cleaning solvent,
- cleanser,
- cleansing cream,
- cold cream,
- collyrium,
- cologne,
- cologne water,
- cream,
- demulcent,
- dentifrice,
- depurant,
- detergent,
- diuretic,
- eau de Cologne,
- eau de jasmin,
- eau de lavande,
- eau de rose,
- embrocation,
- emetic,
- emollient,
- enema,
- eye-lotion,
- eyewash,
- eyewater,
- face cream,
- Florida water,
- hand lotion,
- holystone,
- inunction,
- inunctum,
- lanolin,
- lavender water,
- lenitive,
- liniment,
- mouthwash,
- nard,
- nauseant,
- oil,
- ointment,
- pomade,
- pomatum,
- pumice stone,
- purgative,
- purge,
- purifier,
- rinse,
- rose water,
- salve,
- shampoo,
- soap,
- solvent,
- soothing syrup,
- spikenard,
- synthetic detergent,
- toilet water,
- tooth powder,
- toothpaste,
- unction,
- unguent,
- unguentum,
- vulnerary,
- wash