soap

noun
UK: /səʊp/
US: /soʊp/

  1. A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

    1. I use soap to wash my hands every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. This new soap has a pleasant fragrance and leaves my skin feeling soft. [ ] [ ]

  2. A television or radio drama series dealing especially with domestic situations and frequently characterized by sentimentality and melodrama.

    1. She watches her favorite soap every afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soap opera's plotlines are often unrealistic and full of dramatic twists. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

detergent cleanser flatter blandish
soap verb

  1. To rub or cover something with soap.

    1. Soap the cloth before wiping the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. I soaped my hair thoroughly before rinsing it to remove all the dirt. [ ] [ ]

  2. To flatter or try to influence someone with insincere praise.

    1. He tried to soap up the boss to get a promotion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician was accused of soaping the voters with empty promises during the campaign. [ ] [ ]
soap adjective

  1. Relating to soap operas; melodramatic or sentimental.

    1. It was a soap ending to the film. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soap dialogue made me cringe with embarrassment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soap" in English means: A substance used with water for washing and cleaning., A television or radio drama series dealing especially with domestic situations and frequently characterized by sentimentality and melodrama..

The phonetic transcription of "soap" is /səʊp/ in British English and /soʊp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soap": detergent, cleanser, flatter, blandish.

Example usage of "soap": "I use soap to wash my hands every day.". More examples on the page.