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

The nature of these specific servers means that there’s actually something to lose, that time and energy put into a character could be wasted with one bad encounter or another player fumbling with their button inputs or healing potions. —Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025

Combined with a mystical potion given to him by his friend, Calypso (Diaana Babnicova), Sergei suddenly gains the power of his apex predator attacker and has the strength, speed and agility of the beast. —Tim Lammers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Demi Moore In the horror film The Substance, Moore’s character injects herself with a potion to stay youthful. —Elizabeth Sporkin, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

Set in the 1800s, long before Harry Potter was even born, this open-world RPG gives you the freedom to attend Hogwarts, master spells, brew potions, and explore iconic locations like the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade. —Stephanie Hope, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 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)