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shampoo
[sham-poo]
verb (used with object)
to wash (the head or hair), especially with a cleaning preparation that does not leave a soap film.
to clean (rugs, upholstery, or the like) with a special preparation.
Archaic.to massage.
noun
the act of shampooing.
a preparation used for shampooing, especially one that does not leave a soap film.
shampoo
/ ʃæˈː /
noun
a liquid or cream preparation of soap or detergent to wash the hair
a similar preparation for washing carpets, etc
the process of shampooing
verb
(tr) to wash (the hair, etc) with such a preparation
Other Word Forms
- shampooer noun
- ˈǴDZ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of shampoo1
Word History and Origins
Origin of shampoo1
Example Sentences
She uses Poundland to pick up snacks for her sons' packed lunches, stationery and birthday cards for school, plus shampoo, shower gel and cleaning products.
He was getting a shampoo from his mother and sister when a container of bathroom cleanser spilled and some of it got into his eyes.
Selenium can be found in products such as electronics, glass, plastics, pesticides, shampoos and rubber.
Andrew H. Douglas, the LAX area port director for Customs and Border Protection, applauded the officers for finding the drugs in the shampoo bottles.
In the People story, Steve Doocy, 68, joked that his son had actually been hit by “a stork” and that George had arrived shortly after his son shampooed out any bird goo.
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