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Definitions from WordNet

Noun soapbox has 2 senses
  1. soapbox - a crate for packing soap
    --1 is a kind of
    crate
  2. dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
    --2 is a kind of platform

Definitions from the Web

Soapbox

Noun:

1. A small wooden platform or box used by a speaker to stand on while delivering a public speech or debate.

Example sentence: I stood on the soapbox and voiced my opinions about the current political situation.

2. Informal:

a) A person's personal opinions or platform, which they often express loudly or forcefully.

Example sentence: She never misses an opportunity to get on her soapbox and talk about environmental issues.

b) A passionate speech or declaration made publicly to express one's beliefs or promote a cause.

Example sentence: The politician took to the soapbox to address the crowd and rally support for his campaign.

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