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lotion - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lotion'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
  • (archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.
  • Derived terms

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    See also

    * cream (generally a bit thicker than a lotion )

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To cover or treat with a lotion.
  • * 2005 , Ryan Phillips, Fall from Grace (page 52)
  • Grace lotions her arms and legs and joins him in the large walk-in closet where they change out of their clothes and into their pajamas—loose-fitting cotton bottoms for Mike and a lace-trimmed baby doll nightie for Grace.
  • * 2011 , Jeanne Starr Gater, Bring Back Summertime (page 89)
  • I would finish my daily ranging session by lotioning his legs, and lotioning and rubbing his feet.