foam

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noun

ˈfōm

Synonyms of foam next

: a light frothy mass of fine bubbles formed in or on the surface of a liquid or from a liquid: such as

: a frothy mass formed in salivating or sweating

: a stabilized froth produced chemically or mechanically and used especially in fighting oil fires

: a material in a lightweight cellular form resulting from introduction of gas bubbles during manufacture

: sea

: something resembling foam

foamless

ˈfōm-ləs

adjective

foam

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verb

foamed; foaming; foams

intransitive verb

: to produce or form foam

: to froth at the mouth especially in anger

broadly : to be angry

: to gush out in foam

: to become covered with or as if with foam

streets … foaming with life—

Thomas Wolfe

transitive verb

: to cause to foam

specifically : to cause air bubbles to form in

: to convert (something, such as a plastic) into a foam

foamable

ˈfō-mə-bəl

adjective

foamer

ˈfō-mər

noun

Example Sentences

Noun As I poured the beer, foam bubbled up in the glass. The fire extinguisher is filled with foam. a can of shaving foam Verb The soda foamed in the glass. The mixture will bubble and foam when you add the yeast.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The two-in-one gel and foam pillow provides comfort and support while keeping its shape over time. —

Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2023 Within each foam-like ootheca are dozens or hundreds mantis eggs that can survive the perils of winter because of their foamy insulation. —

oregonlive, 8 Jan. 2023 This home is foam encapsulated and has energy-efficient windows and appliances. —

Dallas News, 25 Dec. 2022 From foam-filled and down alternative picks to oh-so-fluffy hotel-style pillows, there's an option for every type of sleeper on this list. —

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 9 Nov. 2022 The foam-padded grip handles increase friction and minimize hand and muscle fatigue. —

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2022 Tempur Sealy this year plans to spend over $250 million on capital projects, including a new foam-pouring plant. —

Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 This party takes a DJ dance party to the next level with the addition of a giant foam making machine. —

Hartford Courant, 5 July 2022 Cheaper boards are usually made of plastic or even foam, but the best and sturdiest are made of wood. —

Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023

Verb

The mixture may foam up — just go slowly and carefully. —

Eunice Liu, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2015 Some pollutants foam up in water, and those bubbles are ones that industry or water treatment centers might like to pop. —

Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2020 The milk may foam, so keep an eye on it, pausing the microwave and stirring as needed. —

Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2022 Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add the baking soda, butter, and vanilla and stir to combine; the mixture will foam up. —

Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021 Whisk in the sugar to combine, then switch to a silicone spatula and bring the mixture to a boil — the milk will foam and rise up. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2021 Whisk in the sugar to combine, then switch to a silicone spatula and bring the mixture to a boil — the milk will foam and rise up. —

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