Soapbox

Pronunciation: /soʊpˌbɒks/

Definitions of soapbox

noun a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

Example Sentences

A1 I stood on my soapbox and spoke about the importance of recycling.

A2 She always brings her soapbox to the park to share her ideas with others.

B1 The politician used his soapbox to address the crowd and share his views on healthcare reform.

B2 The activist climbed onto the soapbox to rally the community for a clean-up campaign.

C1 The soapbox orator captivated the audience with his eloquent speech on social justice.

C2 Standing on the soapbox, the professor delivered a passionate lecture on environmental sustainability.

Examples of soapbox in a Sentence

formal The speaker stood on the soapbox to address the crowd.

informal He loves getting on his soapbox and ranting about politics.

slang She's always on her soapbox about saving the environment.

figurative I'll get off my soapbox now and let someone else speak.

Grammatical Forms of soapbox

• past tense: soapboxed
• plural: soapboxes
• comparative: more soapbox
• superlative: most soapbox
• present tense: soapboxes
• future tense: will soapbox
• perfect tense: have soapboxed
• continuous tense: is soapboxing
• singular: soapbox
• positive degree: soapbox
• infinitive: to soapbox
• gerund: soapboxing
• participle: soapboxing

Origin and Evolution of soapbox

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'soapbox' originated from the practice of standing on a soapbox or wooden crate to give speeches or make public announcements in public places.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'soapbox' has evolved to refer to any improvised platform used for public speaking, often in a passionate or forceful manner, regardless of the material it is made of.