Sunday, September 17, 2023

Word of the Day: Docusoap

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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Docusoap
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Docusoap
noun 1. A documentary following people in a particular occupation or location over a period of time.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"I spent all weekend binge-watching my favorite docusoaps."
"I mostly watch crime dramas, but every once in a while I'll watch a dating docusoap."
"With all the streaming services airing their own docusoaps, I can't pick which one to follow."
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British English, 1990s
Why This Word?
Before the Kardashian and Bachelor empires, there were docusoaps. This genre of television came about in the 1990s, with the word "docusoap" combining "documentary" and "soap opera." ...
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