Soap-opera meaning
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.
noun
Attributive form of soap opera, noun.
A soap-opera fanzine.
adjective
The definition of a soap opera is a highly dramatic radio or television show.
An example of a soap opera is the daily television drama Days of Our Lives.
noun
A drama, typically performed as a serial on daytime television or radio, characterized by stock characters and situations, sentimentality, and melodrama.
noun
A radio or television serial drama of a highly melodramatic, sentimental nature.
noun
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A series of experiences characterized by dramatic displays of emotion.
noun
Origin of soap-opera
- From its originally having been sponsored by soap companies
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Wiktionary