Phrase Hound found 118 phrases and 85 compound words that contain soap. The most common are listed below. Open soap in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 118
- soap operaA 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.
- soap dishA dish-like container to hold a bar of soap, often mounted to the wall of a bathroom.
- soap bubbleA very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface.
- soft-soapPersuasion by means of flattery or pleasing words.
- soap operasplural 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.
- liquid soapAny of various soaps in liquid form, for washing hands, dishes, cars, or otherwise.
- Marseille soapA kind of hard soap, made from vegetable oils.
- dropping the soappresent participle and gerund of drop the soap
- Castile soapA kind of fine, hard, white or mottled soap, originally made with olive oil.
- bar soapAny type of soap prepared in the shape of a bar, comfortably sized to fit in the palm of one's hand.
- soap barA bar of soap, comfortably sized to fit in the palm of one's hand.
- soap plantAny plant of the genus Chlorogalum, endemic to western North America, especially Chlorogalum pomeridianum, the most widespread species.
- drop the soapTo make oneself available for passive anal sex.
- hard soapSoap that has a hard consistency; curd soap or paste soap.
- sugar soapAn extremely powerful detergent used for washing surfaces prior to painting.
- soap dispenserA simple device, often wall-mounted, that dispenses liquid soap when the user presses on it, or in some designs by sensing hand motions.
- laundry soapA type of soap, sometimes bar soap but often powdered, intended for use in washing machines.
- Joe SoapA foolish stooge or scapegoat.
- shaving soapA type of hard soap used with water and a shaving brush to create a lather that provides lubrication and avoids razor burn during shaving.
- hand soapAny soap intended for washing one's hands.
- soap treeAny of various trees whose leaves or fruit can be used as a substitute for soap.
- soap scumThe buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.
- dropped the soapsimple past and past participle of drop the soap
- body soapAny soap, whether in bar soap or liquid soap form, meant for cleansing the body apart from the face.
- dish soapSynonym of washing-up liquid: A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.
Compound words 85
- soapboxA crate for packing soap.
- soapyLiteral senses:
- soapstoneA soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite.
- soapwortAny perennial herb of the genus Saponaria.
- soapmakingThe business or process of producing soap
- soapberryAny woody plant of the Sapindaceae family, found chiefly in tropical climates, most commonly the genus Sapindus.
- soapstarA star of a soap opera.
- soaperyA factory making soap
- handsoapA (bar or liquid) soap for the hands.
- soapmakerA manufacturer of soap.