concoction

noun
UK: /kənˈkɒkʃən/
US: /kənˈkɑːkʃən/

  1. A strange or unusual mixture of things, especially drinks or medicines.

    1. She drank the strange concoction quickly to feel better.
    2. The chef's latest concoction was a surprising blend of sweet and spicy flavors.

  2. A plan or story that has been invented or made up.

    1. His story about the missing money was a complete concoction.
    2. The politician's speech was a careful concoction designed to win votes.

Synonyms

blend fabrication creation invention mixture

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "concoction" in English means: A strange or unusual mixture of things, especially drinks or medicines., A plan or story that has been invented or made up..

The phonetic transcription of "concoction" is /kənˈkɒkʃən/ in British English and /kənˈkɑːkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "concoction": blend, fabrication, creation, invention, mixture.

Example usage of "concoction": "She drank the strange concoction quickly to feel better.". More examples on the page.