Looking for the meaning of the word SHAMPOO in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHAMPOO with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shampoo
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century (in the sense ‘massage (as part of a Turkish bath process)’): from Hindi cāṃpo! ‘press!’, imperative of cāṃpnā
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃamˈpuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a liquid preparation for washing the hair
Short Definition:liquid preparation for washing hair
Examples:- he smelt clean, of soap and shampoo
- an anti-dandruff shampoo
Word: Shampoo
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃamˈpuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wash or clean (something, especially the hair) with shampoo
Short Definition:wash or clean something with shampoo
Examples:- Dolly was sitting in the bath shampooing her hair
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