concoction

noun

kən-ˈkäk-shən How to pronounce concoction (audio)
Definition of concoctionnext
as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time

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Recent Examples of concoction Gourmands can continue their dream at breakfast with Matsuhisa Benedict, a mouthwatering concoction of crispy tofu, Dorset crab, spinach, shiso béarnaise and salmon eggs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Some addicts learned to game the system by obtaining daily allotments of hydromorphone pills—15 or more a day was typical—and then selling them to dealers in exchange for stronger fentanyl concoctions. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Make the most of your vinegar concoction’s effectiveness by spraying it along ant trails. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 Although their Original White Sauce was created in 1925, the tangy vinegar-and-mayo concoction gained more prominence when it was bottled in the 1990s. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concoction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
  1. invention
  2. innovation
  3. creation
  4. product
Noun
  • The inventions are bright, fun, and made with serious pastry skill, and the team doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
    — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • American Standard toilets Many modern inventions morph over time as technology improves or new construction materials are developed.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • The American supermarket, with its endless array of products and innovations like the shopping cart and barcodes, has achieved an almost mythical status around the world.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Players ruthlessly compete for victory points derived from controlling systems, building specific structures, discovering artifacts, and researching scientific innovations.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • The ability to program opposite movements into a single material could simplify the creation of soft machines with more complex behaviors.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The results show that evolved stars like IRS 3 can still produce dust and other materials important for the creation of future stars – even under the harsh conditions near a supermassive black hole.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of creation
Noun
  • This can stem from improper product layering, barrier disruption, over-cleansing, and more.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of product

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