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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
They’re outfitted with soft straps and a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support with each step. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The Parke Daydream Refresher is made with strawberry dragon fruit and a strawberry flavor shot with oat milk, topped with a layer of pink strawberry cold foam. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 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 muggy air on Monday was courtesy Tropical Storm Elida, which is approaching southwestern Mexico and is affecting the surf in Southern California.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • Also serving as a surf double for Swayze, Archbold helped teach the two leading actors and other cast members how to surf and will share behind-the-scenes stories from production.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of surf
Verb
  • Its shot-of-steam, spray, vertical-steaming and self-cleaning features were also tested.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Manila clams are woven into Italian cuisine, tossed in pasta or served steamed.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • Clissold also said consolidation periods in the market may help the market take some froth out of certain sectors.
    — Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The next morning, the wind whipped the lake to a froth, making the crossing to the river’s outlet impossible.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of froth
Verb
  • Militant members and their fellow travelers booed, and a former Labour chairman stormed off the stage in anger.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Many attacks have been carried out by angry mobs storming treatment centers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of storm
Noun
  • The viral beauty launch from Cardi B nourishes hair on wash day, whereas Shakira’s latest spray is the multitasker your vanity was missing.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • Another option is to search out water soluble fertilizers that contain calcium and can also be used as a foliar spray and apply them to the plant’s leaves.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • In January 2025, as the LA wildfires raged, people placed bets on Polymarket, one of the leading prediction market platforms.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • These two characters have maybe two minutes of screentime between them, and yet a certain portion of the internet, and Elon Musk, have raged, gnashed teeth and howled to the wind about the way this denigrates a Greek classic.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Special Crime Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement that the charges come after the agency received a new file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • The Nazis tried to take it from Rome during the Second World War, but failed after the head of the Italian Football Federation, Ottorino Barassi, hid it in a shoebox underneath his bed.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • Using a tea kettle also reduces the risk of spilling or splashing boiling water on yourself.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • There are grilled or sautéed shrimp dishes, a crispy tilapia served with potato chips, and of course, their shrimp boil with corn, potatoes and sausage in a garlic butter or spicy sauce.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
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