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

Suitable under or over makeup, this potion addresses hydration, skin texture, and the look of wrinkles all while improving the absorption of skin treatments following its application. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024

Step into Hidden-ville at Noelle's Hidden Bar and sip on festive potions and sweet treats until Jan. 1. —Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024

The stakes of the contest are about as high as one of Severus Snape's Year Six potions exams: One wrong pour or stir could mean the end of their journey on the Hogwarts Express. —Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024

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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)