soapnoun
uk/səʊp/us/soʊp/A2 [ U or C ] a substance used for washing the body or other things:
a bar of soap
liquid soap
soap and water
a soap dish/dispenser
soap bubbles
She bought me a box of nice-smelling soaps.
US To get rid of grease spots on clothing, rub a little dish soap on the spot before washing.
B1 [ C ] informal a soap opera
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- This soap is kinder to the skin.
- There was no soap, so I just rinsed my hands with water.
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Toiletry & perfumes
- aftershave
- agarbatti
- antiperspirant
- bath salts
- bronzer
- civet
- clippers
- cotton ball
- cotton wool
- cotton wool ball
- depilatory
- electric razor
- emollient
- frankincense
- potpourri
- razor blade
- scent
- scrub
- shave
- sponge bag
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Cleaning agents
soapverb [ T ]
uk/səʊp/us/soʊp/to put soap on something:
Have you soaped yourself all over, Alice?
Let me soap your back.
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Personal care - general words
- appearance
- baby wipe
- bath
- bathe
- bed bath
- body shaming
- body-shame
- dolled up
- facecloth
- flannel
- moisturizer
- powder
- retrosexual
- scrub up
- shower
- spruce
- varnish
- wash
- wash up
- well groomed
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