docusoap

noun
doc·​u·​soap | \ ˈdä-kyə-ˌsōp How to pronounce docusoap (audio) \

Definition of docusoap

: a TV series in which the real-life activities of a group of people are presented in soap-opera style

Examples of docusoap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Netflix's first-ever docusoap's first season is eight episodes, and executive producer Adam DiVello also helmed The Hills and Laguna Beach. Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Will 'Selling Sunset' Have a Season 2?," 1 Apr. 2019 Getty Images The cornerstone of the first episode of Netflix's debut docusoap Selling Sunset? Jenny Hollander, Marie Claire, "That 'Selling Sunset' $40 Million House Is Still Up for Sale," 1 Apr. 2019

First Known Use of docusoap

1991, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for docusoap

documentary + soap entry 1

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