shampoo

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃamˈpuː/
/ʃæmˈpuː/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A traditional Indian and Persian body massage given after pouring warm water over the body and rubbing it with extracts from herbs.

Synonyms
massage
2 Definition

A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.

3 Definition

An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.

Synonyms
shampooing
Example Sentences
  • I’m going to give the carpet a shampoo.
4 Definition

Champagne.

Synonyms
bubbly champers fizz
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To wash one's own hair with shampoo.

Example Sentences
  • My neat-freak of a friend has been compulsively shampooing for every bath he has taken.
2 Definition

To wash (i.e. the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo.

3 Definition

To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath.

Synonyms
massage