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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Her early work as a child actor included roles in the 1990s on the soap operas “One Life to Live” and “Guiding Light.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Yes, she grew up in front of TV cameras, landing her first regular roles on soap operas, including ABC’s “One Life to Live” and CBS’ “Guiding Light.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
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 glanced back at Dad, sitting on the couch watching soap operas with Laleh.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
