soap — a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats or oils
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats or oils
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother makes homemade soap that smells like lavender.
- The soap opera was so dramatic that even the soap seemed to be crying.
- Don't drop the soap in the shower - it becomes a dangerous weapon!
soap
NOUN[/soʊp/]
a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats or oils
She lathers soap into bubbles while washing dishes after dinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Soap derives from Old English 'sāpe', ultimately from Proto-Germanic origins. The word originally referred to a cleansing agent extracted from animal fat and plant materials, and has been documented as a household essential since Roman times.
Breakdown
Old English 'sāpe' (cleaning agent) → Middle English 'sope' → Modern English 'soap'. The Proto-Germanic root relates to substances used for washing and purification.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother makes homemade soap that smells like lavender.”
“The soap opera was so dramatic that even the soap seemed to be crying.”
“Don't drop the soap in the shower - it becomes a dangerous weapon!”
“The children love making soap bubbles in the garden.”
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