lotion

noun
UK: /ˈləʊʃən/
US: /ˈloʊʃən/

  1. A liquid that you put on your skin to make it softer or to protect it.

    1. I put some lotion on my dry hands.
    2. She applied sunscreen lotion to protect her skin from the sun's harmful rays.

Synonyms

cream emollient balm
lotion verb

  1. To apply lotion to the skin.

    1. I always lotion after a shower.
    2. She routinely lotions her legs to keep them smooth and moisturized.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lotion" is /ˈləʊʃən/ in British English and /ˈloʊʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lotion": cream, emollient, balm.

Example usage of "lotion": "I put some lotion on my dry hands.". More examples on the page.