suds

1 of 2

noun

ˈsədz 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: water impregnated with soap or a synthetic detergent compound and worked up into froth

also : the lather or froth on such water

2

a

: foam, froth

b

: beer

sudsless

ˈsədz-ləs 

adjective

suds

2 of 2

verb

sudsed; sudsing; sudses

transitive verb

: to wash in suds

intransitive verb

: to form suds

Synonyms

Noun

• foam
• froth
• head
• lather
• spume
• surf

Examples of suds in a Sentence

Noun

I can't seem to get any suds to form with this cheap dish detergent

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This chain emporium of craft-beer suds, wine, cocktails and pub fare plans to open its latest South Florida taproom on Jan. 31 on Southern Boulevard, roughly 3 miles west of the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2023

And speaking of suds, guests get to select from a craft beer list highlighting producers from across the city. —Brad Japhe, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from Middle Dutch sudse marsh; akin to Old English sēothan to seethe — more at seethe entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1834, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

suds

1 of 2 plural noun

ˈsədz 

1

: soapy water especially when frothy

2

: the froth on soapy water

suds

2 of 2 verb

: to form suds