potion

noun

po·​tion ˈpō-shən How to pronounce potion (audio)
Synonyms of potionnext
: 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.
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Walk past a guard wolf to see a potion brewing, a spidery scenario in the yard, gothic graves, a skeletal spot in one corner and plenty of gore on the porch. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 When the Farmer destroys the flock’s pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist, concocting a growth potion to put things right. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 So what is this love potion, about which people used to so gleefully rhapsodize? — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Just next door its sibling coffee shop serves perfect cappuccinos and seasonal matcha potions. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potion

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of potion was in the 14th century

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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potion. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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potion

noun
po·​tion ˈpō-shən How to pronounce potion (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce potion (audio)
: a mixed drink (as of liquor) or dose (as of medicine)

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