soap
word
/ˈsoʊp/
sohp
/sˈəʊp/
sohp
Definition
A substance used with water for washing your body, hands, clothes, or other things. It is usually sold as a solid bar or as a liquid.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to the cleaning product itself. Common collocations are 'bar of soap', 'liquid soap', and 'soap and water'. Do not confuse it with 'shampoo', which is specifically for hair.
Spanish: jabónPortuguese (BR): sabãoPortuguese (PT): sabãoChinese (Simplified): 肥皂Chinese (Traditional): 肥皂Hindi: साबुनArabic: صابونBengali: সাবানRussian: мылоJapanese: 石鹸Vietnamese: xà phòngKorean: 비누Turkish: sabunUrdu: صابنIndonesian: sabun
Example Sentences
There is no soap in the bathroom.
basic
She bought a new bar of soap.
basic
This soap smells really nice.
natural
Can you pass me the soap?
natural
Please wash your hands with soap.
basic
We ran out of soap, so I need to buy more.
natural