suds

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

\ ˈsədz

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Definition of suds

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : water impregnated with soap or a synthetic detergent compound and worked up into froth also : the lather or froth on such water

2a : foam, froth

b : beer

suds

sudsed; sudsing; sudses

Definition of suds (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to wash in suds

intransitive verb

: to form suds

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction Not just any suds, but a six-pack of Wisconsin's very own Spotted Cow beer. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Gov. Evers throws down Rose Bowl wager to Oregon's governor - six pack of Spotted Cow vs. bottle of Oregon wine," 31 Dec. 2019 The new formula, which comes in a spray bottle, doesn't require water to activate cleaning suds the way traditional dish soap does. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, "Dawn says you're washing your dishes wrong," 17 Dec. 2019 Lawmakers have raised the limits to a still-low 4% by weight, yielding as large breweries decided to stop making lower-alcohol suds for a market that’s shrinking amid changing laws. — Washington Post, "Last call: Utah is set to tap out on low-alcohol beer sales," 31 Oct. 2019 Lawmakers have raised the limits to a still-low 4% by weight, yielding to large breweries’ decisions to stop making lower-alcohol suds for a market that’s shrinking amid changing laws. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Twin Cities, "Utah says goodbye to low-alcohol beer sales; Minnesota now last state with 3.2% beer," 31 Oct. 2019 Grovetoberfest pours enough suds for 15,000 drinkers, so consider Uber or Lyft for transportation. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Drink beer, you must: Grovetoberfest, a ‘Star Wars’-themed bash, has the drafts you’re looking for," 8 Oct. 2019 Adams’s perfect form yielded barely a spilled drop of suds, and the ball rested on the ground in front his seat. — Adam Kilgore, The Denver Post, "Beer guy had been preparing for his World Series moment since Little League," 28 Oct. 2019 Enjoy Lagunitas suds, wine, lite appetizers and sweets. — Lisa Herendeen, The Mercury News, "S.F. Bay Area calendar: Greek festival, comedy and more," 25 Aug. 2019 More sought-after suds arrived in the following days — fruited sours, barrel-aged stouts and juicy IPAs. — Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, "Fed up with tight regulations, Anchorage Brewing invests in full-service bar license," 26 Oct. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Note that in the short, he’s seen rinsing—not sudsing—his trademark long hair. — Vogue, "Why DJ Baba Stiltz’s New EP Should Be On Your Getting Ready Playlist," 8 June 2018 Note that in the short, he’s seen rinsing—not sudsing—his trademark long hair. — Vogue, "Why DJ Baba Stiltz’s New EP Should Be On Your Getting Ready Playlist," 8 June 2018 But, Jane isn’t merely some flimsy melodrama sudsing up the CW’s schedule every Friday night. — refinery29.com, "You’re Doing Yourself A Disservice By Missing Last Week’s Jane The Virgin," 26 Mar. 2018 Undeterred, Anne sudsed my head, my face, my ears, and – whoosh! — Amy Henrickson, The Christian Science Monitor, "Unexpectedly cleansed," 11 Aug. 2017

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11 Jan 2020

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“Suds.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suds. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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