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Shampoo: Definition, Examples, and How to Use It (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：shampoo (n.) (Shampoo)

Shampoo 🔊

/ʃæmˈpuː/

n., v.

A liquid soap used for washing your hair.

shampoo (n.) 🔊

➕

/ʃæmˈpuː/

n., v.

A liquid soap specifically formulated for cleaning hair.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Hindi 'chāmpo' (to press/massage), originally for head massage.

💡 Mnemonic

'Sham' (fake) + 'poo' – but it makes hair champion!

📖 Example

I always buy the same brand of shampoo at the supermarket because it makes my hair soft and shiny. 🔊 I always buy the same brand of shampoo at the supermarket because it makes my hair soft and shiny.

🔗 Collocations

shampoo and conditioner – shampoo and conditioner

bottle of shampoo – bottle of shampoo

🔄 Synonyms

hair wash (n.) – A product for washing hair

cleanser (n.) – A substance used for cleaning hair

🌱 Derivatives

shampooer (n.) – A person who shampoos

shampooing (n.) – The act of washing with shampoo

📖 Cultural Story

The word shampoo entered English in the 18th century, derived from Hindi chāmpo. It originally referred to a head massage, later a hair-cleaning product.

Meaning 2：shampoo (v.) (Shampoo)

Shampoo 🔊

/ʃæmˈpuː/

n., v.

To wash your hair using shampoo.

shampoo (v.) 🔊

➕

/ʃæmˈpuː/

n., v.

To apply shampoo to the hair and lather it for cleaning.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

After getting caught in the rain, I need to shampoo my hair to wash out the dust and rainwater. 🔊 After getting caught in the rain, I need to shampoo my hair to wash out the dust and rainwater.

🔗 Collocations

shampoo your hair – shampoo your hair

shampoo regularly – shampoo regularly

🔄 Synonyms

wash (v.) – To clean something with water and soap

lather (v.) – To produce foam with soap

🌱 Derivatives

shampooed (v.) – Past tense of shampoo

shampooing (v.) – Present participle of shampoo