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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Cathy Cassata, Health, 22 June 2024
Everett recommends shampooing with Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Shampoo and Conditioner.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024
Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Colored hair tends to be dry and this shampoo and conditioner duo deeply nourishes and hydrates.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
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Verb
Use a conditioner after shampooing your hair.17 Complications If untreated, scalp psoriasis may result in complications, including a dry, itchy scalp.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 22 June 2024
Everett recommends shampooing with Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Shampoo and Conditioner.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024
Noun
Corrects Instantly Think of this toothpaste as purple shampoo for your teeth.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Colored hair tends to be dry and this shampoo and conditioner duo deeply nourishes and hydrates.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shampoo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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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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