soap
n. C / U A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈsoʊp// UK //sˈəʊp// soap
n. a substance you use with water to wash your body or clean things. It usually comes in a solid bar or a liquid bottle.
n. a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, chemically consisting of sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids.
Please wash your hands with soap before dinner.
The hotel provides small bars of handmade soap and fresh towels for every guest.
While synthetic detergents are more effective in hard water, traditional soap remains the preferred choice for sensitive skin due to its simpler chemical composition.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific types or individual bars.