Phrase guide

bar soap

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any type of soap prepared in the shape of a bar, comfortably sized to fit in the palm of one's hand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: liquid soap

Broader terms: soap, toiletry

2

noun

Meaning 2

soap in the form of a bar

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: soap

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 香皂 (xiāngzào) — type of soap
  • Chinese Mandarin: 肥皂 (féizào) — type of soap
  • Chinese Mandarin: 條皂 /条皂 (tiáozào) — type of soap
  • Finnish: palasaippua — type of soap
  • French: savon en barre — type of soap