lotion

Noun

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

"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 is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lotion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lotion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

lotion is a valid Words With Friends word