soapbox

noun
UK: /ˈsəʊpbɒks/
US: /ˈsoʊpbɑːks/

  1. A raised platform used for public speaking.

    1. He stood on his soapbox.
    2. The politician used his soapbox to rally support for his new initiatives.

  2. A situation or opportunity to express one's opinions publicly and forcefully.

    1. This show is his soapbox.
    2. The interview gave the CEO a soapbox to defend the company's actions during the crisis.

Synonyms

stump podium forum rostrum platform
soapbox intransitive-verb

  1. To express one's opinions publicly and forcefully, often in a way that is considered annoying or preachy.

    1. He soapboxes all day.
    2. She started to soapbox about the importance of recycling, lecturing everyone nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soapbox" in English means: A raised platform used for public speaking., A situation or opportunity to express one's opinions publicly and forcefully..

The phonetic transcription of "soapbox" is /ˈsəʊpbɒks/ in British English and /ˈsoʊpbɑːks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soapbox": stump, podium, forum, rostrum, platform.

Example usage of "soapbox": "He stood on his soapbox.". More examples on the page.