bubbles formed on the surface of water by soap, washing powder, or other cleaning agents, beer

in a lather/suds, wash one's dirty laundry in public (suds), beer suds

Formal and Informal Expressions of suds

In different contexts, you can replace 'suds' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'lather, foam' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'bubbles, froth' is a commonplace synonym.

suds: Explore its Definition & Usage

suds Definition

1bubbles formed on the surface of water by soap, washing powder, or other cleaning agents
2beer

Using suds: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suds" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I can't see the bottom of the sink because of all the suds.
Example
She poured the beer into a glass, creating a thick layer of suds on top.
Example
The soap produced a lot of suds when mixed with water.

suds Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suds

Phrases with suds

in a lather/suds
in a state of agitation or excitement
Example
She was in a suds after hearing the news.
wash one's dirty laundry in public (suds)
to discuss or argue about one's private affairs in public
Example
I don't want to wash our dirty laundry in public, let's keep this between us.
beer suds
the frothy head of beer
Example
He loves to drink beer with a lot of suds.

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Summary: suds in Brief

The term 'suds' [sʌdz] refers to bubbles formed on the surface of water by soap or other cleaning agents, as well as beer. It is often used in phrases like 'in a lather/suds,' meaning in a state of agitation or excitement, and 'wash one's dirty laundry in public (suds),' meaning to discuss private affairs in public.