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 Ketter specifically points to simple items like hand soap and cotton pads as products that are not worth paying more for a brand name or logo. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Add two or three gallons of hot water to a large bucket, sink, or plastic tub and add at least 1/2 cup of a heavy-duty degreaser (degreasing dish soap or an industrial cleaner). — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 There was no soap or paper towels in the restroom and two dead roaches were observed in the utility room. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026 Mealy bugs and scale insects are causing plants to decline; control with insecticidal soaps. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
  1. cleaner
  2. detergent
  3. shampoo
Noun
  • The Right Way to Clean an AC Unit Huckstadt recommends cleaning your AC unit by turning off its power, gently rinsing its exterior fins with your garden hose, and applying a coil cleaner if necessary.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Debra Johnson, Merry Maids’ home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleaner
Noun
  • Using a damp cloth, with mild detergent if desired, to wipe your shutters clean prevents significant buildup and removes eyesores like bird droppings and large cobwebs.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In my 20s, an unexpected reaction to laundry detergent left me with my first case of hives.
    — Kristen Willard, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of detergent
Noun
  • You’re meant to take the shampoo, but not the robe—and everything in between is where things get complicated.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the conditioner mirrors the shampoo’s benefits, just with a little more moisturizing power.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of shampoo

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