NYT Dictionary

LOTION

/ˈloʊʃən/
NounVerbLO-tionlo-tion · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin lōtiōnembor. Middle English locion English lotion Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem. See lave. Doublet of lavation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lotion uplavatoryapplicationbalmbalsamcatharticcleanercleansercreamdemulcent

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:

+5 earlier appearances in the archive.

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