shampooed; shampooing; shampoos
1
archaic
: massage
2
a
: to wash (something, such as hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation
b
: to wash the hair of
shampooer
noun
Examples of shampoo in a Sentence
Verb
She shampoos her hair every morning.
We need to shampoo the rug.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
On the other side of the coin, some people shampoo their hair in the shower every single day.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
If mixing apple cider vinegar with shampoo or olive oil, add only a few drops.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Verb
After shampooing, Bataille suggests applying the deep conditioner to damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
On the other side of the coin, some people shampoo their hair in the shower every single day.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Noun
Then, a shampoo bottle played by Marcello Hernandez screams about being locked up via a Sound of Music spoof.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
If mixing apple cider vinegar with shampoo or olive oil, add only a few drops.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shampoo. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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shampoo
1 of 2 verb
sham·poo
sham-ˈpü 
: to wash (as the hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation
shampooer
noun
shampoo
2 of 2 noun1
: an act or instance of shampooing
2
: a cleaner used in shampooing
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