Basic Details
Word: Shampoo
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A liquid used for washing hair.
Synonyms: Hair wash, cleansing liquid
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Wash your hair with shampoo: A phrase reminding to take care of one's appearance or cleanliness. Example: "Before the party, make sure to wash your hair with shampoo so it looks fresh."
- Shampoo and shine: To clean up or prepare oneself thoroughly. Example: "After a long day at work, I always have a shampoo and shine to feel rejuvenated."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She squeezed some shampoo into her palm before massaging it into her hair.
Example 2: He chose a coconut-scented shampoo to give his hair a tropical fragrance.
Example 3: The children giggled as they created bubbles with the shampoo during bath time.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "shampoo" comes from the Hindi word "chmpo," which means to massage or knead? It was added to the English language during the 18th century!
Famous Quote
"The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express." Francis Bacon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shampoo" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A liquid used for washing hair
c) A kind of dessert
d) A cleaning tool
Answer: b) A liquid used for washing hair
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shampoo"?
a) Soap
b) Hair wash
c) Conditioner
d) Towel
Answer: b) Hair wash
3. Which sentence uses "shampoo" correctly?
a) He drank the shampoo for breakfast.
b) She will shampoo her hair before the party.
c) The shampoo flew away in the wind.
d) I used shampoo to wash my clothes.
Answer: b) She will shampoo her hair before the party.
4. Which idiom is related to "shampoo"?
a) Wash your hair with shampoo
b) Spill the beans
c) Jumping the gun
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: a) Wash your hair with shampoo
5. What is the opposite of "shampoo"?
a) N/A
b) Conditioner
c) Detergent
d) Perfume
Answer: a) N/A
