suds

1 of 2

noun

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 adjective

suds

2 of 2

verb

sudsed; sudsing; sudses

transitive verb

: to wash in suds

intransitive verb

: to form suds

Examples of suds in a Sentence

Noun I can't seem to get any suds to form with this cheap dish detergent
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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
Verb
That's why our testers slathered, smoothed and sudsed up tons of products to discover the top new products — whether your hair is straight or coily, fine or thick or unpredictably uncooperative. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 As Paris finally gets to sudsing, Loshaki purses his lips in mock disapproval at some kids who are giggling at them. Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for suds 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of suds was in 1581

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Cite this Entry

“Suds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suds. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

suds

1 of 2 plural noun
1
: soapy water especially when frothy
2
: the froth on soapy water

suds

2 of 2 verb
: to form suds

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