n.
Pronunciation: ' s ō p
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sope, from Old English s ā pe; akin to Old High German seifa soap
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids b : a salt of a fatty acid and a metal
2 : SOAP OPERA