Pronunciation: /ʃæmˈpuː/

Definitions of shampoo

noun a liquid or cream substance used for cleaning the hair

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy shampoo for my hair.

A2 She ran out of shampoo, so she had to use soap instead.

B1 I prefer to use organic shampoo for my sensitive scalp.

B2 The salon recommended a special shampoo for colored hair to maintain its vibrancy.

C1 The high-end shampoo brand promises to repair damaged hair with regular use.

C2 The celebrity's favorite shampoo costs a fortune but is said to work wonders on all hair types.

verb to clean the hair with shampoo

Example Sentences

A1 I shampoo my hair every morning.

A2 She shampoos her dog once a week.

B1 He usually shampoos his car on weekends.

B2 The hotel provides complimentary shampoo for guests.

C1 The salon offers a variety of high-end shampoos for different hair types.

C2 After swimming in the pool, she always shampoos her hair to remove chlorine.

Examples of shampoo in a Sentence

formal I always use a high-quality shampoo to keep my hair healthy and clean.

informal Hey, do you have any extra shampoo I can borrow?

slang I need to grab some more 'poo from the store.

figurative She shampooed her mind of negative thoughts by practicing mindfulness.

Grammatical Forms of shampoo

past tense

shampooed

plural

shampoos

comparative

more shampoo

superlative

most shampoo

present tense

shampoos

future tense

will shampoo

perfect tense

have shampooed

continuous tense

is shampooing

singular

shampoo

positive degree

shampoo

infinitive

to shampoo

gerund

shampooing

participle

shampooed

Origin and Evolution of shampoo

First Known Use: 1762 year
Language of Origin: Hindi
Story behind the word: The word 'shampoo' originated from the Hindi word 'chāmpo' which means to massage or knead. It was used in India as a term for a head massage or hair treatment.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'shampoo' expanded to include a cleansing product for the hair and scalp. It is now commonly used to refer to a liquid soap or detergent used for washing hair.