potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)

Examples of potion in a Sentence

He drank the fatal potion.

The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess.

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, players don’t need potions for healing because Zelda can summon a bed to take a short rest to regain hearts. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024

The show celebrates and sends up all sorts of witchy archetypes, writing into its lore a ’70s singer à la Stevie Nicks and a wellness influencer mixing up toxic potions. —Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024

This potion is a perfect blend of nature and science, promising hydration that lasts all day. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

So, stop searching for the ancient alchemy or secret potion. —Wes Moss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pocioun, from Anglo-French poisun, pocioun drink, potion, from Latin potion-, potio, from potare to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixture of liquids (as a medicine or poison)

Etymology

Middle English pocioun "a mixture of liquids," from early French poisun, pocioun (same meaning), from Latin potion-, potio "a drink, potion," from potare "to drink" — related to poison

Medical Definition

potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən 

: a mixed drink (as of liquor) or dose (as of medicine)