Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for detergent. Search instead for detergen.
Definitions

detergent

[dih-tur-juhnt] / dɪˈtɜr dʒənt /
NOUN
soap
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“We’re seeing prices go up everywhere,” he said, referring to polyethylene, a plastic that goes into detergent bottles, food packaging and many other goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Lyondell is a world leader in polypropylene—think the cap on a bottle of detergent.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Everything became more expensive at the start of the year: meat, milk, salt, flour, potatoes, pasta, bananas, soap, toothpaste, socks, laundry detergent, and many medicines too.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

P&G, for instance, began rolling out a stronger version of Tide detergent late last year.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

I knew I was too old, but I snuggled close to Dad anyway and breathed deep into his shirt, trying to memorize his familiar smell of laundry detergent, peppermint gum, and sweat.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez