frothier; frothiest
1
: full of or consisting of froth
2
a
: gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : insubstantial
a frothy comedy
b
: made of light thin material
Examples of frothy in a Sentence
a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), and blend until combined but not yet frothy, 5–10 seconds.
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Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Regional cactus fruits and desert herbs are a highlight of Tierra’s three-course feasts, including the minty and rosemary-like rica-rica, which is as delicious in a sorbet as a frothy pisco sour.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
This secondary shake will develop a frothy head because of the pineapple juice.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Regional cactus fruits and desert herbs are a highlight of Tierra’s three-course feasts, including the minty and rosemary-like rica-rica, which is as delicious in a sorbet as a frothy pisco sour.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
This secondary shake will develop a frothy head because of the pineapple juice.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for frothy
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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