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 Before her soap journey began, Grahn was studying drama with legendary teachers Sandy Meisner and Bill Esper and had already played a variety of roles on the stage. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room. — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026 There would be no Yellowstone without Dallas, the 14-season soap that turned stars Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, and Barbara Bel Geddes into household names. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 June 2026 The space had hosted ABC soap All My Children for a run as well as several Netflix productions for shoots, including sitcom Lady Dynamite and sketch comedy W/ Bob & David. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
  1. cleaner
  2. detergent
  3. shampoo
Noun
  • Clean glass in shaded conditions to stop cleaners from drying too fast and leaving marks.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base.
    — Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cleaner
Noun
  • Using a fabric rinse instead of detergent can also break down stubborn deodorant stains.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
  • Wash your under-PPE clothes with detergent, dry them on high heat and shower right after.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of detergent
Noun
  • To prevent greasy-looking roots after a day of sightseeing in the sweltering sun, a mini dry shampoo can be a game changer.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • This does not mean that every scented lotion or shampoo is harmful.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of shampoo

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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