shampoo

n. a liquid soap used specifically for washing your hair.

n. a liquid surfactant preparation used for washing the hair and scalp.

“I need to buy some more shampoo because the bottle is almost empty.”

“The stylist recommended a sulfate-free shampoo to help maintain the vibrancy of the client's new hair colour.”

n. the act of washing your hair or a carpet with shampoo.

n. an instance of cleansing the hair, a carpet, or upholstery using a specialized detergent.

“Your hair looks much better after a good shampoo.”

“The professional carpet cleaning service includes a deep shampoo and steam treatment to remove stubborn stains.”

n. a funny or casual way to say champagne.

n. a humorous, slang term for champagne, derived from the phonetic similarity and the bubbly nature of the drink.

“We celebrated the promotion by opening a bottle of shampoo.”

“After the awards ceremony, the cast spent the evening celebrating with plenty of expensive shampoo.”

Humorous · Slang · British English

v. to wash something, like hair or a rug, using shampoo.

v. to wash the hair or a textile surface with a surfactant. Often used transitively with the object being cleaned.

“She shampoos her hair every morning before work.”

“The maintenance crew will shampoo the office carpets over the weekend to ensure they are dry by Monday morning.”