Definify.com

Definition 2024


soap_opera

soap opera

See also: soap-opera

English

Noun

soap opera (plural soap operas)

  1. A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

Synonyms

  • soap (colloquial), daytime serial; story (colloquial, popular among older people)

Translations