soapbox

noun

soap·​box ˈsōp-ˌbäks How to pronounce soapbox (audio)
: 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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The Grammy-winning rocker and '80s icon has since changed his tune, using his public performances as a musical soapbox to rebuke the president's conduct and policies. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 After the Gold Coast gained independence as Ghana, with Nkrumah as its president, those Sundays on the soapbox were put to use when my father campaigned at home. Kwame Anthony Appiah, The New York Review of Books, 25 Sep. 2025 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for soapbox

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soapbox was in 1907

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“Soapbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapbox. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

soapbox

noun
soap·​box -ˌbäks How to pronounce soapbox (audio)
: something used as a platform (as on a street) by someone giving a speech to passersby
soapbox adjective

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