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noun

ˈfōm How to pronounce foam (audio)
Definition of foamnext
as in surf
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid a steaming cup of hot cocoa with a sprinkling of marshmallows drifting through the foam

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verb

as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger the old man foamed and raged when they told him he would have to give up the farm

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Recent Examples of foam
Noun
Qidi packed the machine extremely well, with thick foam inserts, transport brackets, shipping screws, and enough zip ties to survive a forklift rodeo on the way to my shop. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Figures go down into the cosmic foam, only to turn up later in different forms. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
According to Amazon shoppers, one foaming facial cleanser is worth adding to your lineup. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes. — C.c. Weiss may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
  1. surf
  2. steam
  3. froth
  4. storm
  5. spray
  6. rage
  7. head
  8. boil
Noun
  • The shoreline and break at Seabright Beach are relatively steep, with heavy surf that breaks close to shore, the state parks said.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Williams went viral for his dramatic July 25 rescue of Nathaniel Rai, who was caught in the treacherous surf.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of surf
Verb
  • Their sound was described as a hybrid mixing elements of rock, blues and funk into a steaming-hot Houston stew.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fishermen haul up cages with lobsters ready for steaming pots, buttery rolls, and rich chowder.
    — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • Investors are hopeful that last month’s artificial intelligence unwind skimmed enough of the froth from the market, so that stocks can continue to climb for another few weeks at least.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But the film, which recently premiered internationally at Fantasia, ultimately works up enough of a perverse froth to attract fans of screen fantasy in forms more sophisticatedly packaged than the pulpy norm.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of froth
Verb
  • Teams of soldiers on Tuesday stormed Tambopata National Park, a spot in the Peruvian Amazon in the southeastern Madre de Dios region visited by an average of 40,000 tourists per year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Phoenix reportedly stormed off the set of Haynes’ movie in July 2024 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of storm
Noun
  • The woman, who was running by herself at Prospect Heights’ Wolverine Bowl trail, was able to get away from the brown bear by using her bear spray, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Knight, who was driving the car, was minorly injured by the spray of bullets, while Shakur took the brunt of the gunfire.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • The fire raged for most of the morning as firefighters tried their best to fight back the flames.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Arguments will continue to rage on about what the rules and landscape should be.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jones also is among 21 to win state titles in their first head-coaching job at any school.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • Local tradition holds that eggs soaked and boiled in the urine of young boys protect the body against heat stroke and joint pain.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Whisk together boiling water and strawberry gelatin in a large bowl until dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
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