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
Synonyms
- forum
- medium
- outlet
- platform
- venue
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views
Recent Examples on the Web Musk and Trump—who is banned from Twitter—have both heavily criticized the platform’s policies on censorship and actively push for a less regulated online soapbox. 
Robert Hart, Forbes, 12 July 2022 But now — her profile boosted by a presidential shout-out in the State of the Union speech — Haugen is making the most of her new soapbox. Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022 But now, her profile boosted by a presidential shout-out in the State of the Union speech, Haugen is making the most of her new soapbox. Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2022 An early favorite for that was Marshall in his delivery truck soapbox. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2022 The acclaim provides her a soapbox to bring the rights for the disabled to light. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2022 The soapbox, the ballot box, the jury box, and then the cartridge box. CBS News, 18 Mar. 2022 The Red Bull Soapbox Race – an extreme soapbox derby for adults – will make its Iowa debut this summer. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2022 Kid Rock is using his music as a political soapbox in a new song released Monday. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2022 See More
Robert Hart, Forbes, 12 July 2022 But now — her profile boosted by a presidential shout-out in the State of the Union speech — Haugen is making the most of her new soapbox. Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022 But now, her profile boosted by a presidential shout-out in the State of the Union speech, Haugen is making the most of her new soapbox. Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2022 An early favorite for that was Marshall in his delivery truck soapbox. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2022 The acclaim provides her a soapbox to bring the rights for the disabled to light. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2022 The soapbox, the ballot box, the jury box, and then the cartridge box. CBS News, 18 Mar. 2022 The Red Bull Soapbox Race – an extreme soapbox derby for adults – will make its Iowa debut this summer. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2022 Kid Rock is using his music as a political soapbox in a new song released Monday. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
soapbox
noun
as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- platform
- forum
- venue
- outlet
- medium
- conduit
- showcase
- stage
- pipeline
- channel