soap operas

A form of soap opera — A radio or 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.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of soap opera
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