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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Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Even getting older or well-loved items professionally cleaned—like having a couch shampooed—can make a huge impact.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
While mini shampoos and sunscreens are fine in an emergency, these last-minute purchases can be wasteful and pricey.
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Verb
After shampooing, apply it to wet hair—then wait a minute and rinse it out.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Even getting older or well-loved items professionally cleaned—like having a couch shampooed—can make a huge impact.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
If shampoos for dry scalps aren't cutting, give this hydrating serum a try.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
While mini shampoos and sunscreens are fine in an emergency, these last-minute purchases can be wasteful and pricey.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shampoo. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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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