Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,760,281,408 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

soapsuds

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
soap·suds  (spsdz)
pl.n.
Suds from soapy water.
soapsuds [ˈsəʊpˌsʌdz]
pl n
(Chemistry) foam or lather made from soap
soapsudsy  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.soapsudssoapsuds - the froth produced by soaps or detergents
lather, suds
shaving cream, shaving soap - toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving
foam, froth - a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; "the beer had a thick head of foam"
Translations
soapsuds [ˈsəʊpsʌdz] NPL → jabonaduras fpl, espuma fsing
soapsuds [ˈsəʊpsʌdz] npl → mousse f de savon
soapsuds [ˈsəʊpˌsʌdz] npl → saponata fsg
soapsuds [ˈsəʊpˌsʌdz] npl → saponata fsg


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
He awoke next morning from rosy scenes of dream to a steamy atmosphere that smelled of soapsuds and dirty clothes, and that was vibrant with the jar and jangle of tormented life.
Martin Eden by London, Jack View in context
The tank of soapsuds, and the air-pumps to inflate the bubbles, were out of sight beneath, so that when the bubbles began to grow upon the floor of the platform it really seemed like magic to the people of Oz, who knew nothing about even the common soap-bubbles that our children blow with a penny clay pipe and a basin of soap-and-water.
The Road to Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
Wetting his hair first--a sure sign of apathy--he followed Freddy into the divine, as indifferent as if he were a statue and the pond a pail of soapsuds.
A Room With A View by Forster, E. M. View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.