Meaning & use

potion

noun·Advanced

A liquid mixture, especially one believed to have magical, medicinal, or poisonous effects.

See it in a sentence

In the story, the witch brewed a potion to grant eternal youth.

The apothecary sold a bitter potion said to cure stubborn fevers.

A note on using this word

Potion appears mostly in fantasy, folklore, and historical contexts rather than everyday speech about modern medicine.

Words with a similar meaning

brewelixir

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