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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Propelled by waves, seawater funnels through narrow slots in the rocks, filling the natural pool with frothy, bubbly water heated by the sun.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Coffee selections shift with the seasons, as in a frothy, summery shakerato that pulls sweetness from agave rather than sugar, or a sultry banana bread latte.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The long-lasting, frothy-looking flowers keep going all summer long, well into late fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Coffee selections shift with the seasons, as in a frothy, summery shakerato that pulls sweetness from agave rather than sugar, or a sultry banana bread latte.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The long-lasting, frothy-looking flowers keep going all summer long, well into late fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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