Meaning & Definition of word "Soap"

Soap

/soʊp/

1. A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats and alkalis.
- Example: I bought a bar of soap to use in the bathroom.
2. A similar substance used for cleaning, often in liquid form.
- Example: She filled the dispenser with liquid soap for convenient handwashing.
3. A story or program (especially on television) characterized by melodramatic situations and extravagant characters, often presented in a serialized format.
- Example: He watches a daily soap that follows the lives of a wealthy family.

1. To treat or cleanse with soap.
- Example: You should soap your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.

Old English 'sǣpe', related to the Latin 'sapo' and Greek 'sapon', meaning 'soap'.

soapbox:

A platform for making an informal speech.

soap and water:

A traditional way to clean something.

soap opera:

A type of radio or television drama series.

detergent:

A substance used for cleaning, often stronger than soap.

cleanser:

A product used for cleaning various surfaces.

lather:

A frothy mass produced when soap is mixed with water.

Meaning: To 'soap up' means to apply soap, especially before washing.

Example Sentence: Make sure to soap up before rinsing off.

Meaning: In a metaphorical sense, 'to soap someone' can mean to flatter or charm them.

Example Sentence: He knew how to soap her up to get his way.