lotion

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Originally used in 16th-century England to describe a new idea in philosophy or religion, the term can be used to define almost anything, from a new sunscreen lotion to an mRNA vaccine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

When his dad’s balance from his personal allowance started to go over the limit, Murguia had to use it to buy things such as shampoo and body lotion.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

She moved his useless limbs around to get his blood flowing and rubbed them with lotion and creams.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2025

Everyone infected needs to be treated at the same time with a cream or lotion from the pharmacy, doctors say.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

“I’ve got some of those little lotion and shampoo bottles in my bag for her,” I tell him.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper