noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/ˈloʊʃən/
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈləʊʃən/
rhymes with -əʊʃən
CMU ARPABET:L OW1 SH AH0 N
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Examples
sun-tan lotion
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
To cover or treat with a lotion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lotion up
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: toiletry, toilet articles
Narrower terms: after-shave, after-shave lotion, body lotion, hand lotion, toner
5
noun
Meaning 5
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin