soap

soap · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

  2. 2.

    [informal]A soap opera.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To rub with soap.

Forms

plural: soaps

Related words

See also: clean, detergent, wash
Synonyms: cleanser, detergent

Etymology

From Old English sāpe, from Proto-Germanic saipǭ.