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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Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
Note that this is used much less frequently than a rice water shampoo: The brand recommends breaking it out every four to six weeks for use after shampooing and before conditioning (or more frequently if your hair needs a strengthening boost).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Still, it’s never made sense to pack full-size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and sunscreens—most of which come in 12-ounce bottles or tubes.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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Verb
Is Here By Sophie Saint Thomas How to use it: Apply it before shampooing, after washing on hair and scalp, after styling on mid-length and ends.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
Note that this is used much less frequently than a rice water shampoo: The brand recommends breaking it out every four to six weeks for use after shampooing and before conditioning (or more frequently if your hair needs a strengthening boost).
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Noun
Scroll to shop our most popular picks, from scalp detoxing shampoos to smoothing treatments.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Still, it’s never made sense to pack full-size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and sunscreens—most of which come in 12-ounce bottles or tubes.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shampoo. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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