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 The inspectors also noted that food handlers were using liquid hand soap at a kitchen handwashing sink that had dead roaches floating in it. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Here, as Blake’s surprise half-sister, Carroll was, at the time, the only Black actress with a continuing role on a primetime soap. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026 Pests or salt buildup in soil can stress pothos; use insecticidal soap or flush or replace soil to remove harmful deposits. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 Having labels with various fonts, colors, and patterns can look loud, from your body wash and hand soap in the bathroom to the labels on your cooking essentials, candles, and other decorative items throughout the house. — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
  1. cleaner
  2. detergent
  3. shampoo
Noun
  • White vinegar is a common household cleaner that can take the musty scent out of some towels because of its high acidity.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The latter grew up at the elite Lundsberg boarding school, where his mother worked as a cleaner.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleaner
Noun
  • Sometimes detergent residue can build up on towels and trap more moisture, so adding the vinegar to the rinse part of the wash helps remove detergent that wasn’t completely rinsed off.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Residue from too much detergent can affect the mat’s absorbency, leaving the fabric coated and unable to do its job.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of detergent
Noun
  • The bank said that the maker of Arm & Hammer baking soda, toothpaste and shampoo finally has the right mix of value products to go along with premium.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the treatments include a DHT-blocking shampoo, vitamin B7 and topical minoxidil, which helps promote hair regrowth.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shampoo

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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