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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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
James applies it directly onto the scalp after shampooing and conditioning, lifting hair section by section, gently giving hair a little shake to disperse it and then massaging it in with fingers.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Chris Isidore, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The collection includes a maintenance shampoo and conditioner, a leave-in conditioner infused with aloe for strength and hydration and a scalp balm.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
After shampooing, use a moisturizing conditioner, which will help hydrate not only your hair but also your scalp.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
James applies it directly onto the scalp after shampooing and conditioning, lifting hair section by section, gently giving hair a little shake to disperse it and then massaging it in with fingers.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Related article Walgreens admits locking up shampoo and toothpaste hurts sales.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The collection includes a maintenance shampoo and conditioner, a leave-in conditioner infused with aloe for strength and hydration and a scalp balm.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shampoo. Accessed 24 Mar. 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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