bar soap
noun
plural bar soaps
: soap in the form of solid usually oblong or rectangular cakes
According to the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, cuts and scrapes actually heal better when cleansed with mild bar soap and water …—
Barbara Sande Dimmitt
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Dove’s $6 (for a pack of 4) sensitive skin-safe bar soap does exactly that via glycerin, kaolin, and stearic acid.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Also consider switching to bar soap, shampoo or conditioner bars, and opting for products sold in glass, metal, ceramic or paper packaging where possible.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Depending on the brand, some commercial liquid and bar soaps may also contain other synthetic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and BPAs (Bisphenol A, a chemical used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Also consider switching to bar soap, shampoo or conditioner bars, and opting for products sold in glass, metal, ceramic or paper packaging where possible.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Depending on the brand, some commercial liquid and bar soaps may also contain other synthetic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and BPAs (Bisphenol A, a chemical used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bar soap
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“Bar soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bar%20soap. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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