soap opera
noun
a radio or television series depicting the interconnected lives of many characters often in a sentimental, melodramatic way.
soap operas
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pluralof soap opera.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Microdramas are ultra-short, online soap operas hugely popular in China and elsewhere.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Both of these clubs have been soap operas all season.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
“I did two soap operas and it was great,” Moura says excitedly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
Fundamentally, these shows are primetime soap operas – a genre that hasn’t seen a hit on network TV in many seasons.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025
“It’s cheaper to import soap operas from Mexico,” Obiora said, his eyes still glued to the television.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
