soapsuds

[ sohp-suhdz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. suds made with water and soap.

soapsuds

/ ˈsəʊpˌsʌdz /

plural noun

1. foam or lather made from soap

Derived Forms

• ˈsoapˌsudsy, adjective

Other Words From

• soapsudsy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soapsuds¹

First recorded in 1605–15; soap + suds

Example Sentences

Water and soapsuds blotched the broken floor, amongst which played two little boys, absolutely naked.

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The colours produced from it are unchanged, they say, by warm soapsuds or light.

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I splash in brief swift soapsuds, and go under a sudden heroic icy cold shower, and dry me with a scourging towel.

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Economical Hint: A good imitation of soapsuds may be made by shaking a bottle of champagne and then opening the bottle.

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The most general remedy is to wash trees or plants with a strong decoction of some offensive herb, or with whale-oil soapsuds.

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• froth