1. a television documentary series that follows the daily lives and personal dramas of real people or organizations, blending documentary realism with soap opera-style narrative structure
Usage: informal; chiefly British; portmanteau of 'documentary' and 'soap opera'

Examples

• The docusoap followed a group of veterinarians at a busy animal hospital.
• Many docusoaps became popular in the 1990s as networks sought cheaper alternatives to scripted dramas.
• The new docusoap about airport staff has attracted millions of viewers.
• Critics argued that docusoaps sensationalized ordinary workplace conflicts.
• She binge-watched the entire docusoap series over the weekend.