shampoo (/ʃæmˈpuː/)
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /ʃæmˈpuː/
Meaning
Meaning: hair-washing liquid
A liquid soap used for washing the hair.
Examples
🗣 She tried a new shampoo that promised to make her dry, frizzy hair soft and shiny.
Etymology
From Hindi ‘champo’, the imperative of ‘champna’ (to press or massage).
How & Where It’s Used
A common toiletry, often used together with conditioner.
Literary Heritage
The word entered English from Hindi during the period of British rule in India.
Tags: hygiene, home