soap
- noun
- /soʊp/
- She bought a bar of natural soap made from organic ingredients.
- wash hands with soap
- wash with soap
- soap and water
And it's not her product, It's some soap in a jar or something.
- And it's not her product, It's some soap in a jar or something.
- Bought myself some Aesop soap for Christmas time.
- This is old Father Time soap looks like this.
- Next up we have Baked Alaska soap, how cool is that?
- You know, you need towels, you need soaps, you need silverware.
Examples
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And then next I bought this Dove soap for sensitive skin.
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I know it's so simple but this dove moisturizing soap has changed my skin.
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I was the girl that used body soap on my face.
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Little soap and water will take that off.
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The soap is so good.
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Oh, I wash it with soap.
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I got some soap, some Tuscan pair soap at Marshalls.
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You can use any other kind of mild soap that's safe for brushes.
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Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water before eating.
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Antibacterial soap is effective at killing germs on surfaces.
Antonyms
Idioms
- Offensive
Become vulnerable to sexual attack in prison, often used as a grim joke or warning
- Informal
To try to get rid of bad pictures or thoughts in your mind after something upsetting
To punish someone by putting soap in their mouth for swearing
Compounds
Soap that makes a thick, creamy lather to soften the hair on the face before using a razor
- US
A tall desert plant like a yucca with long stringy leaves and a large flower cluster
- Specialized
A soft heavy stone with a smooth soapy feel used for carving vases and hearths
How Effective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Soap comes from the old Latin word sapo, which named the fat-and-ash mixture the Romans used for washing, so the word is simply the name for the cleaning substance.