foamier; foamiest
1
: covered with foam : frothy
2
: full of, consisting of, or resembling foam
foamily adverb
foaminess noun

Examples of foamy in a Sentence

foamy milk shakes
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Even though a pump of this stuff yields a thick, foamy formula, the feel is feather-light. Allure, 8 July 2025 Quickly, residents reported a murky, foamy quality of the water coming from their pipes. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 2 July 2025 Use 1/4-cup of baking soda, followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar, to produce a foamy reaction that helps loosen stubborn grime. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025 These handsome sandals include a foamy, anti-odor sole underneath comfy straps made of canvas and faux leather. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for foamy

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of foamy was before the 12th century

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“Foamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foamy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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