soap opera

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From soap + opera: soap from the consistent soap and detergent commercials during the shows that were aimed at women who were cleaning their house at the time of viewing; opera from the fact that the shows were so melodramatic.

[edit] Noun

soap opera (plural soap operas)

1. A television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

[edit] Synonyms

• soap (colloquial), daytime serial; story (colloquial, popular among older people)

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[edit] See also

• Wikipedia article on soap operas