shampoo
shampoo Lexical Profile
shampoo Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A liquid preparation containing soap or detergent used primarily for washing the hair.
"She bought a new bottle of coconut-scented shampoo from the pharmacy."
The act or process of washing the hair or another surface using a specialized cleaning agent.
"The dog was given a thorough shampoo after rolling in the muddy puddle."
A specially formulated liquid used for cleaning carpets, upholstery, or vehicles.
"We will need a heavy-duty carpet shampoo to lift these stubborn wine stains."
• verb
To wash or clean (the hair, a carpet, an animal, etc.) using a specially formulated liquid soap or detergent.
"The stylist will shampoo and condition your hair before cutting it."
• Rhymes for shampoo
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Hindi word 'cā̃pō' (imperative of 'cā̃pnā', meaning 'to press, knead, massage'). Originally introduced to English in the 18th century referring to a therapeutic head massage, the meaning shifted in the 19th century to denote the soap used for washing hair.
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