Meaning & use

Suds

noun·Everyday

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The foam or froth produced by soap or detergent mixed with water.

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He scrubbed the dishes until the sink was full of suds.

The car wash left a trail of soapy suds along the driveway.

A note on using this word

Informally, 'suds' is also slang for beer, especially in American English.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

Informal slang for beer.

Let's grab some suds after the game.

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