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 Word Forms

• 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

A dancing suds gal holds up a card referencing the costs and benefits of Vybe’s offer and boom!

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From New York Times

He ditched out on a check at a restaurant, got caught, was made to bust suds as penance, and ended up loving the kitchen.

From Salon

Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden remains the gold standard in how suds can unite a community.

From Seattle Times