Soap Opera

Pronunciation: /soʊp ˈɑpərə/

Definitions of soap opera

noun a melodramatic situation or series of events.

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy watching soap operas with my grandmother.

A2 Soap operas are popular TV shows that air during the day.

B1 The storyline of this soap opera is full of drama and twists.

B2 Many actors got their start in the entertainment industry by appearing in soap operas.

C1 Soap operas have been a staple of television programming for decades, captivating audiences around the world.

C2 Critics often dismiss soap operas as melodramatic and unrealistic, but their loyal fan base continues to grow.

Examples of soap opera in a Sentence

formal The soap opera has been on the air for over 20 years, captivating audiences with its dramatic storylines.

informal I can't believe how addicted I am to this soap opera - I have to watch it every day!

slang That soap opera is so cheesy, but I can't stop watching it.

figurative Their relationship is like a never-ending soap opera, full of twists and turns.

Grammatical Forms of soap opera

• past tense: watched
• plural: soap operas
• comparative: more soap opera
• superlative: most soap opera
• present tense: watches
• future tense: will watch
• perfect tense: has watched
• continuous tense: is watching
• singular: soap opera
• positive degree: soap opera
• infinitive: to watch soap opera
• gerund: watching soap opera
• participle: watched soap opera

Origin and Evolution of soap opera

First Known Use: 1939 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'soap opera' originated from the early days of radio dramas sponsored by soap manufacturers.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe daytime radio dramas sponsored by soap companies, the term 'soap opera' has evolved to refer to serialized television dramas with melodramatic storylines.