shampoo
Americanverb (used with object)
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to wash (the head or hair), especially with a cleaning preparation that does not leave a soap film.
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to clean (rugs, upholstery, or the like) with a special preparation.
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Archaic. to massage.
noun
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the act of shampooing.
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a preparation used for shampooing, especially one that does not leave a soap film.
noun
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a liquid or cream preparation of soap or detergent to wash the hair
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a similar preparation for washing carpets, etc
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the process of shampooing
verb
Other Word Forms
- shampooer noun
Etymology
Origin of shampoo
1755–65; earlier champo to massage < an inflected form of Hindi cāmpnā literally, to press
Example Sentences
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It smells like Aunt Melissa’s lavender-and-mint shampoo, which is oddly comforting.
From Literature
In the morning, you may feel the sharpness of toothpaste, hear and feel water running in the shower, smell shampoo, and later take in the comforting scent of freshly brewed coffee.
From Science Daily
The wet-dog scent of shampooing going on in the back room.
From Literature
Miller revealed he had lost his natural hair close to the fight because of a poor shampoo choice.
From BBC
Consumers have also shown signs of using the paper towels, shampoo and other essentials they do buy more sparingly to conserve supplies.
From MarketWatch
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