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 After that came fluffy soft white towels, a good hand soap, lotion, mouthwash and cleaning up after those manscaping sessions all ended up as her green flags. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The most effective way to prevent the spread of norovirus is hand washing with soap and water, according to the CDC. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 There was also no hand soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink inside the nursing home. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 These are typically gift boxes of coffee or tea, or elegant but pragmatic items, such as high-quality towels or soaps, sent within a few weeks of the funeral. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
  1. cleaner
  2. detergent
  3. shampoo
Noun
  • Instead, use a gentler formula like Sprayway’s foaming cleaner, wipe with a soft microfiber cloth, and never apply a solution directly on the surface.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some cleaners can dull the floor’s finish, cause damage, or leave streaks.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleaner
Noun
  • Procter & Gamble — The Ivory soap and Tide detergent maker climbed 6% after beating on both the top and bottom lines in the fiscal first quarter.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • White vinegar helps break apart and rinse out lingering excess detergent and fabric softener buildup that leaves towels feeling stiff and smelling musty.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of detergent
Noun
  • The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, new tariffs will be applied to Canadian exports of cocoa powder, vinyl flooring, shampoo, canoes and other products.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of shampoo

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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