lotion

Noun

A liquid preparation, often for moisturizing, applied to the skin.
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
- "a lotion for dry skin"
A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

Verb

To cover or treat with a lotion.

Examples

After a tense Scrabble match, she applied LOTION to her tired thinking brow.
sun-tan lotion

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiō, lōtiōnem (“a washing”), from lavō (“to wash”); see lave. Doublet of lavation.

Synonyms

application, lavatory, lotion up

Scrabble Score: 6

lotion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lotion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lotion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

lotion: valid Words With Friends Word