: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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Here are the primary distinctions between spray and lotion sunscreens:
Convenience: Spray sunscreen is quick and easy to apply compared to lotion formulations.3
Application: Both sunscreen types should be applied to any skin exposed to the sun (not covered by clothing).
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Take this Dior set, with a serum, cream, and lotion packed away in a plush travel bag—a $219 value for just $160!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 July 2025
This lotion leaves my face feeling plump and smooth, but not shiny or heavy.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 2 July 2025
An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion as well as antihistamines may help with the itch, per WebMD.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 1 July 2025
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Take this Dior set, with a serum, cream, and lotion packed away in a plush travel bag—a $219 value for just $160!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 July 2025
This lotion leaves my face feeling plump and smooth, but not shiny or heavy.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 2 July 2025
An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion as well as antihistamines may help with the itch, per WebMD.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 1 July 2025
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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lotion
noun
lo·tion
ˈlō-shən 
1
: a liquid usually aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders
2
: a liquid cosmetic preparation usually containing a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin
hand lotion
aftershave lotion
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