soap

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a popular television story about the daily lives of a group of people.

n. a serialized television drama characterized by domestic situations and sentimental storylines.

“My grandmother never misses her favourite afternoon soap.”

“Critics often dismiss soaps as low-brow entertainment, yet they maintain some of the most loyal audiences in the history of broadcasting.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to rub soap onto something or someone while washing.

v. to apply soap or a lathering agent to a surface, typically for the purpose of cleansing.

“You should soap your hands for at least twenty seconds to kill germs.”

“The technician carefully soaped the delicate glass equipment before placing it in the ultrasonic cleaner for a final rinse.”