Synonyms of froth

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noun

ˈfrȯth 

as in foam

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid

froth on the ocean waves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foam
• surf
• suds
• lather
• spume
• head
• spray
• mist
• mousse
• scum
• spindrift

froth

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verb

as in to foam

Related Words

• foam
• spit
• splutter
• water
• sputter
• expectorate
• salivate
• slobber
• dribble
• drool
• slaver
• drivel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of froth

Noun

This is the antithetical froth that bubbles up in their wake, and it is never left completely behind. — Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

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

Verb

The sky was blue and the wind was up, and after descending and descending, the trees and the sea scrub cleared to reveal a spectacular sand beach down below, on which the waves frothed and broke with a roar. — Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

On Gaza, Venezuela, Ukraine and most shockingly for Europe, Greenland, the president has thrown multiple boulders into a diplomatic sea already frothing with sharks. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026