suds

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction \ ˈsədz \

|Updated on: 26 Jul 2018

Definition of suds

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

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sudsless

play \-ləs\ adjective

Recent Examples of suds from the Web

To celebrate, the arcade bar will be hosting a release event for the supernatural suds beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at its Emporium Popups space (2367 N. Milwaukee Ave.).

— adam lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Polyjuice Potion beer — totally not a reference to anything — will have a release party for Emporium's next pop-up," 5 Apr. 2018
The travel-size container holds a weekend’s worth of suds.

— emily reed, Outside Online, "How to Build Your Perfect Car Camping Box," 12 June 2018
Machines spray mist and rain droplets, a mix of pinpoint and wall fans can churn up a windstorm and other devices fill the auditorium with fog, bubbles and snow-like suds.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cinépolis offers discount 'magic hour' at North County theaters," 25 Apr. 2018
The acclaimed Indiana brewery crosses the border to tap into some Alpha King, Amber Smashed Face, Arctic Panzer Wolf, Deesko, Dreadnaught IPA, Floy Division IV and Yum Yum, as well as potentially some surprise suds.

— adam lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Tap tracker: 3 Floyds, BuckleDown bring brews to city, Empirical does beer and cheese pairings," 27 Dec. 2017
Open bars and free-flowing alcohol have long been part of tech culture, where the lines between work and socializing can get lost in the suds.

— trisha thadani, San Francisco Chronicle, "WeWork’s free beer to flow again, legal or not," 7 June 2018
One of the most unique BCBS tappings will be at Beer Temple, where the suds gurus will feature five years’ worth of BCBS brews to share, from 2012 through the new 2017 varieties.

— adam lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Tap tracker: Winter seasonal tappings from Goose Island, Half Acre and Founders," 30 Nov. 2017
This year’s festival includes suds from microbreweries coast-to-coast including, from the Temecula Valley, Refuge Brewery, Wiens Brewing and Ballast Point Brewing Temecula.

— nicole miller-coleman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "10th annual Microbrew, Craft Beer & Chili Cook-off," 2 June 2018
Select cans of Cigar City suds will also be available for purchase only on the main floor.

— adam lukach, RedEye Chicago, "Tap Tracker: Takeovers from Cigar City, Maplewood brewing and 'Elite 8' rare keg party lead March events," 27 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of suds

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

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First Known Use: 1581

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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suds

verb

Definition of suds

sudsed; sudsing; sudses

transitive verb

: to wash in suds

intransitive verb

: to form suds

Recent Examples of suds from the Web

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

First Known Use of suds

1834

in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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suds

noun

Definition of suds for English Language Learners

: bubbles that form on top of water that contains soap

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suds

noun plural \ ˈsədz \

Definition of suds for Students

1 : soapy water especially when foamy

2 : the foam on soapy water

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