English · Daily Life
shampoo
/ʃæmˈpuː/
[/ʃæmˈpuː/]
hair-washing liquid
Beginnernoun
Definition
A liquid soap used for washing the hair.
Example
She tried a new shampoo that promised to make her dry, frizzy hair soft and shiny.
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.