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