soap Meaning & Definition
ˈsōp
What Does Soap Mean?
Soap is used as a noun meaning 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. It is also used to mean a salt of a fatty acid and a metal. As a verb, it means to rub soap over or into.
Soap: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsōp/ |
| Synonyms | lather, cleaner and cleanser |
Soap Definition (Noun)
- 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
- a salt of a fatty acid and a metal
- soap opera
Soap as a Verb
- to rub soap over or into
- flatter
Synonyms of Soap
Soap synonyms and antonyms →Soap in a Sentence
I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.
Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.
Those kids soaped my windows!
a little soap and water should clean this in no time
Word Forms & Grammar
soap
soaps
soaped
soap·ing
soaping
Words That Rhyme With Soap
Origin of Soap
Middle English sope, from Old English sāpe; akin to Old High German seifa soap
First Known Use
before 12th century
1585