soapbox
noun
soap·box
ˈsōp-ˌbäks 
: an improvised platform used by a self-appointed, spontaneous, or informal orator
broadly
: something that provides an outlet for delivering opinions
soapbox
adjective
Examples of soapbox in a Sentence
some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views
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European heads-of-state may get on their soapboxes daily and talk about the need to defend Ukraine lest a Russian victory emboldens Moscow to attack NATO territory, their Ukraine policy is built on reducing risk.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
His position as class copresident gives Sial a soapbox – but not protection.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Minor grievances seemingly offer partners a soapbox for airing their much greater relational frustrations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
You might be tempted to jump on your soapbox and convince someone to agree with you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
His position as class copresident gives Sial a soapbox – but not protection.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Minor grievances seemingly offer partners a soapbox for airing their much greater relational frustrations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
You might be tempted to jump on your soapbox and convince someone to agree with you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for soapbox
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“Soapbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapbox. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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soapbox
noun
soap·box
-ˌbäks
: something used as a platform (as on a street) by someone giving a speech to passersby
soapbox
adjective
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