soaper
- noun
- /ˈsoʊpər/
- Jargon
:
actor de telenovela
- Many fans follow their favorite soaper on social media for behind-the-scenes updates.
Examples
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Many soapers have gained fame from their long-running series.
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She dreamed of becoming a soaper after watching classic soap operas as a child.
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After years in theater, he became a well-known soaper on daytime television.
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She is a talented soaper known for her dramatic roles.
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After years in theater, he became a well-known soaper on daytime television.
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Many fans follow their favorite soaper on social media for behind-the-scenes updates.
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She dreamed of becoming a soaper after watching classic soap operas as a child.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who acts in plays, films, or television
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1.0
A woman who performs in plays, films, or television
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1.5
A person who is famous for appearing on TV shows as an actor or presenter
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1.8
A famous actor or presenter who appears often on TV
Surface Forms
Morphology
soaper = soap (semi-transparent) = soap + er
The form is understandable if soap is taken in the specialized sense of 'soap opera', but that sense is not the everyday one for most learners.
Etymology
Soaper for an actor comes from soap opera. These shows were often paid for by soap companies, so a soaper means 'an actor who regularly appears in soap operas'.