sandsoap

noun

sand·​soap ˈsan(d)-ˌsōp How to pronounce sandsoap (audio)
: a gritty soap for heavy cleaning

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sandsoap was in 1853

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Cite this Entry

“Sandsoap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandsoap. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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