Potion

/ˈpoʊʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties.

The wizard concocted a glowing potion that promised to grant eternal youth.

A medicinal or magical drink, especially one intended to have a specific effect.

She drank the potion in hopes of curing her illness.

A mixture of liquids for a specific purpose.

The alchemist carefully measured the ingredients for his powerful love potion.

A beverage that is enchanting or intoxicating in some way.

The mysterious potion had everyone under its spell by the end of the night.

From Middle English potioun, from Old French potion, from Latin potio, potiones, meaning 'a drink'.

potion of immortality:

A mythical substance that grants eternal life.

love potion:

A potion believed to cause one to fall in love.

magic potion:

A potion imbued with magical properties.

An effective remedy or solution.

That new game is like a potion for my boredom!

A drink that enhances mood or energy.

I need a coffee potion to get through the day.