Synonyms & related words for shampoo

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of shampoo — including lotion, cleanser, detergent, soap, lather, toothpaste. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to shampoo

Explore words related to shampoo — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include conditioner, haircare, toiletry, hairweaving, deodorant, hairspray, aftershave, moisturizer. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for shampoo

Common synonyms for shampoo include lotion, cleanser, detergent, soap, lather, toothpaste, mouthwash, abstergent — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does shampoo come from?

The word shampoo breaks down into one root of Hindi origin: the root shampoo-, from Hindi champo (“press, knead”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.