Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soap-opera
noun
/ˈsoʊp ˌɒp.ər.ə/
Definition
A television or radio drama series that features sentimental stories involving various characters, often focusing on romantic relationships and family conflicts.
Examples
- Many people enjoy watching their favorite soap opera every afternoon.
- The plot twists in this soap opera keep viewers coming back for more.
- She has been a fan of that soap opera since it first aired twenty years ago.
Meaning
Soap operas are ongoing serial dramas that typically portray the lives, loves, and challenges of their characters in a melodramatic style.
Synonyms
- drama
- serial
- melodrama
