suds

[ suhdz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. soapy water.
2. foam; lather.
3. Slang. beer.

verb (used with object)

1. to wash with soap or detergent (often followed by out ):

   to suds out a pair of socks.

suds

/ sʌdz /

plural noun

1. the bubbles on the surface of water in which soap, detergents, etc, have been dissolved; lather
2. soapy water
3. slang.
   beer or the bubbles floating on it

Derived Forms

• ˈsudsy, adjective

Other Words From

• sudsa·ble adjective
• non·sudsing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of suds¹

1540–50; 1900–05 suds fordef 3; perhaps < Middle Dutch sudse puddle, marsh; akin to sodden

Word History and Origins

Origin of suds¹

C16: probably from Middle Dutch sudse marsh; related to Middle Low German sudde swamp; see seethe

Example Sentences

The couple were going to serve Atrevida suds at the summer gala for the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber, which calls itself the Concilio.

From Los Angeles Times

Southgate sits in a bath, lifejacket fastened to his torso amid the suds.

From BBC

Branding was not much of a consideration, he said, since he had no plans to sell his suds.

From New York Times

Brouwer’s gave many young brewers and fledgling breweries a high-profile place to showcase their suds.

From Seattle Times

The “Love You With All My Heart” singer made a surprise appearance at this year’s Stagecoach Music Festival, joining Post Malone to perform her 2003 hit “Suds in the Bucket.”

From Los Angeles Times