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View synonyms for shampoo

shampoo

[ sham-poo ]

verb (used with object)

shampooed, shampooing.
  1. to wash (the head or hair), especially with a cleaning preparation that does not leave a soap film.
  2. to clean (rugs, upholstery, or the like) with a special preparation.
  3. Archaic. to massage.


noun

  1. the act of shampooing.
  2. a preparation used for shampooing, especially one that does not leave a soap film.

shampoo

/ ʃæmˈpuː /

noun

  1. a liquid or cream preparation of soap or detergent to wash the hair
  2. a similar preparation for washing carpets, etc
  3. the process of shampooing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to wash (the hair, etc) with such a preparation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • shamˈpooer, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • sham·pooer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shampoo1

1755–65; earlier champo to massage < an inflected form of Hindi cāmpnā literally, to press
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shampoo1

C18: from Hindi chāmpo, from chāmpnā to knead
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Example Sentences

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The staff at the National Abortion Federation told us patients who brought two bigger suitcases or tried to pack a whole bottle of shampoo.

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In a recent statement obtained by Food & Wine, the popular doughnut chain announced that it partnered with Native to launch a limited-edition collection of pastry-themed personal care products, including deodorants, body washes, shampoos and conditioners.

From Salon

But it doesn’t take much effort for me or anyone else to find displays of toothpaste, shampoo, cold medication, shoes, apparel and other goods that still have price stickers from CVS and other retailers.

“They depend on sales on the shop floor of shampoos and shower gels to actually pay for the medicines for the patients and that’s an unacceptable situation.“

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