Suds: meaning, definitions and examples
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suds
[ sʌdz ]
washing
Suds are the bubbles that form when you mix soap with water. They are commonly seen when doing laundry or washing dishes.
Synonyms
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suds |
Typically used to talk about the frothy soap mixture created when soap is agitated in water. Often mentioned in the context of washing clothes or dishes.
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foam |
Refers to a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, produced by agitation or fermentation. Commonly found in descriptions of lattes, beer, or ocean waves.
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lather |
Used to describe the frothy substance formed when soap or detergent is mixed with water and agitated. Often used in the context of shaving or washing.
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bubbles |
Used to describe small spheres of air or gas surrounded by a liquid film. Commonly mentioned in the context of children's play, bubble baths, or carbonated drinks.
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Examples of usage
- The sink was full of suds from the dish soap.
- She scrubbed the clothes vigorously until the suds were gone.
beer
In the context of beer, suds refer to the foam that forms on top of a freshly poured glass of beer.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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suds |
Commonly used when talking about soapy water, especially in washing dishes or clothes.
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foam |
Suitable for describing a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, can refer to various contexts like the sea, beverages, or certain materials.
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froth |
Often used in relation to the light, airy bubbles that form on the surface of a liquid, generally with a delicate or temporary quality. Can also have a slightly negative connotation when referring to something insubstantial.
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head |
Mostly used in reference to the foam that forms on top of a poured beer.
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Examples of usage
- The bartender poured the beer carefully to ensure a perfect head of suds.
- He took a sip of the beer, enjoying the taste of the suds.
Translations
Translations of the word "suds" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saboneteira
🇮🇳 साबुन का झाग
🇩🇪 Seifenschaum
🇮🇩 busa sabun
🇺🇦 мильна піна
🇵🇱 mydliny
🇯🇵 石鹸の泡
🇫🇷 mousse de savon
🇪🇸 espuma de jabón
🇹🇷 sabun köpüğü
🇰🇷 비누 거품
🇸🇦 رغوة الصابون
🇨🇿 mýdlová pěna
🇸🇰 mydlová pena
🇨🇳 肥皂泡沫
🇸🇮 milo pena
🇮🇸 sápu froða
🇰🇿 сабын көбігі
🇬🇪 საპნის ქაფი
🇦🇿 sabun köpüyü
🇲🇽 espuma de jabón
Etymology
The word 'suds' originated in the early 17th century as a back-formation from the word 'sudsy'. It is related to the Middle Low German 'sudsen', meaning 'to foam'. Over time, 'suds' became commonly used to describe the bubbly lather formed when soap is mixed with water, as well as the foam on top of beer.