froth

1 of 2

noun

ˈfrȯth 

plural froths ˈfrȯths  ˈfrȯt͟hz 

1

a

: bubbles formed in or on a liquid : foam

b

: a foamy slaver sometimes accompanying disease or exhaustion

2

: something resembling froth (as in being unsubstantial, worthless, or light and airy)

froth

2 of 2

verb

ˈfrȯth  ˈfrȯt͟h 

frothed; frothing; froths

intransitive verb

1

: to foam at the mouth

2

: to throw froth out or up

3

: to become covered with or as if with froth

whole groves froth with nodding blossoms

—Amy Lovejoy

transitive verb

1

: to cause to foam

2

: to cover with froth

3

: vent, voice

Synonyms

Noun

• foam

Examples of froth in a Sentence

Noun

news shows full of froth

froth on the ocean waves

Verb

The water frothed as the waves broke along the shore.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The abundant nitro froth, and espresso crema in your martini, are absolutely the strongest selling points for this $700 home machine (each capsule makes enough coldspresso for two martinis, or a hefty double). —Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025

The second course included an Alaskan king crab, Ikura caviar and Yuzu dish, followed by Hokkaido scallops, calamari and squid ink in a lemon-grass froth. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025

Verb

Even better, learning how to froth milk without a frother opens up a world of possibilities for elevating your coffee experience at home or on the road and save you from spending cash at the coffee shop. Watch the video above to learn how to froth milk for coffee without a frother. —Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025

The shaking motion froths the beverage and blends the drinks. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old Norse frotha; akin to Old English āfrēothan to froth

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Phrases Containing froth

• froth at the mouth

Rhymes for froth

• broth
• cloth
• doth
• goth
• loth
• moth
• swath
• wroth
• broadcloth
• cheesecloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth

Kids Definition

froth

1 of 2 noun

ˈfrȯth 

plural froths

1

a

: bubbles formed in or on a liquid

b

: the foam produced by saliva in certain diseases or nervous excitement

2

: something of little value

frothily

ˈfrȯ-thə-lē

adverb

frothiness

-thē-nəs

noun

frothy

-thē

adjective

froth

2 of 2 verb

ˈfrȯth  ˈfrȯt͟h 

1

: to foam at the mouth

2

: to produce or form froth

Medical Definition

froth

1 of 2 noun

ˈfrȯth 

plural froths ˈfrȯths  ˈfrȯt͟hz 

: a foamy slaver sometimes accompanying disease or exhaustion

froth

2 of 2 transitive verb

ˈfrȯth  ˈfrȯt͟h 

: to foam at the mouth