foamier; foamiest
Synonyms of foamynext
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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Each shoe features a plush, foamy insole that gives it a cloud-like feel, according to several shoppers. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Her early days were spent birdwatching alongside her mother and diving among the ocean's foamy waves with her dad. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious feel. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Shake the jar until the milk mixture becomes foamy. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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