soap

noun

ˈsōp How to pronounce soap (audio)
Definition of soapnext
as in cleaner
a substance used for cleaning a little soap and water should clean this in no time

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Recent Examples of soap Transfer your dish soap into a spray bottle, then heat up your vinegar in the microwave for about 30 seconds before adding it to the spray bottle. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026 Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver’s shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Spray the film again and squeegee it to remove excess water and soap to secure the film to the window. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026 Create a mild cleaning solution in a spray bottle by mixing equal parts white vinegar and warm water, then add a teaspoon of dish soap. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
  1. cleaner
  2. detergent
  3. shampoo
Noun
  • In my early memories, my grandfather had smelled like carpet cleaner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, under Performance, the photo cleaner offered to free up storage space by deleting duplicate photos and photos that, while not exact duplicates, are very similar.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleaner
Noun
  • Watch for newer enzyme-heavy formulas to narrow that gap, which would give consumers more confidence in switching to laundry detergent sheets without sacrificing performance.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, modern detergents and washing machines are doing more of the heavy lifting, which means less heat is needed to get the same result.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of detergent
Noun
  • Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Urtekram Organic rosemary shampoo for fine hair This organic Nordic shampoo uses rosemary for scalp health and minimal ingredients that leaves the scalp build-up free between washes.
    — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shampoo

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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