# concoction

/kənˈkɑkʃən/ (US) · /kənkˈɒkʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/concoction
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a mixture of different things, especially one that is strange or unusual. You often use this word for drinks or medicines that people make by mixing several ingredients.

For teachers: a mixture of various ingredients, typically one that is strange, unusual, or unorthodox. Often carries a slightly negative or humorous connotation regarding the quality or purpose of the mixture.

## Examples

- He served a strange green concoction that he called a smoothie.
- The old man claimed his latest concoction could cure any cold, though it smelled like old socks and vinegar.
- While the chef's latest culinary concoction was technically edible, the combination of fermented cabbage and raw garlic proved too much for the more delicate palates at the dinner party.

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