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Definition of concoction

concoction

/kənˈkɑːk.ʃən/
con · coc · tion
Plural:concoctions
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Adjective:concoctive
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concoction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mixture of various ingredients or elements, especially an unusual, improvised, or elaborate food, drink, or medicinal preparation.

Example

"The bartender served a refreshing concoction of elderflower, lime juice, and sparkling water."

2

An elaborate, improbable, or fabricated story, excuse, or plan.

Example

"The suspect's alibi turned out to be a clever concoction designed to mislead the investigators."

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• Rhymes for concoction

• Nearby Words

conclusively
conclusiveness
concoct
concoction
concord
concordant
concourse

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin concoctio, a noun of action from the verb concoquere, meaning "to boil together" or "to digest" (from com- "together" + coquere "to cook").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concoction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concoction
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