shampoo

1 of 2

verb

sham·​poo sham-ˈpü How to pronounce shampoo (audio)
shampooed; shampooing; shampoos

transitive verb

1
archaic : massage
2
a
: to wash (something, such as hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation
b
: to wash the hair of
shampooer noun

shampoo

2 of 2

noun

plural shampoos
1
: an act or instance of shampooing
2
: a preparation used in shampooing

Examples of shampoo in a Sentence

Verb She shampoos her hair every morning. We need to shampoo the rug.
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Verb
After shampooing, Bataille suggests applying the deep conditioner to damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024 On the other side of the coin, some people shampoo their hair in the shower every single day. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Noun
Then, a shampoo bottle played by Marcello Hernandez screams about being locked up via a Sound of Music spoof. Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024 If mixing apple cider vinegar with shampoo or olive oil, add only a few drops. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shampoo 

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Hindi & Urdu cā̃po, imperative of cā̃pnā to press, massage

First Known Use

Verb

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shampoo was in 1762

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Cite this Entry

“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shampoo. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

shampoo

1 of 2 verb
sham·​poo sham-ˈpü How to pronounce shampoo (audio)
: to wash (as the hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation
shampooer noun

shampoo

2 of 2 noun
1
: an act or instance of shampooing
2
: a cleaner used in shampooing
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