Synonyms & related words for lotion

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lotion — including balm, ointment, shampoo, unguent, embrocation, liniment. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to lotion

Explore words related to lotion — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include moisturizer, moistener, moisturizing, aftershave, deodorant, suncream, creams, toiletry. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for lotion

Common synonyms for lotion include balm, ointment, shampoo, unguent, embrocation, liniment, cleanser, pomade — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does lotion come from?

The word lotion breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root lot-, from Latin lavo (“wash”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.