soaper

English

Etymology 1

From soap +‎ -er (occupation suffix).

Noun

soaper (plural soapers)

  1. A soapmaker.

Etymology 2

From soap +‎ -er (entertainment suffix).

Noun

soaper (plural soapers)

  1. (informal) A soap opera.
    • 1981 February 7, Michael Bronski, “Fassbinder On Terrorism”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 28, page 10:
      In the age of the glorified soaper (Kramer vs. Kramer, Ordinary People) and the empty pop epic (Star Wars ad infinitum) any film with substance catches interest.

Etymology 3

Noun

soaper (plural soapers)

  1. Alternative form of soper (“soporific drug”).

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