foamy

adjective

ˈfō-mē How to pronounce foamy (audio)
foamier; foamiest
Synonyms of foamynext
1
: covered with foam : frothy
2
: full of, consisting of, or resembling foam
foamily
ˈfō-mə-lē How to pronounce foamy (audio)
adverb
foaminess
ˈfō-mē-nəs How to pronounce foamy (audio)
noun

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Examples of foamy in a Sentence

foamy milk shakes
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Shake the jar until the milk mixture becomes foamy. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 Sours are classically shaken with egg whites to give them a foamy top. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious feel. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Squishy, slimy, foamy sensory toys are all the rage right now, from NeeDoh to squishy dumplings. — Parents, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foamy

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of foamy was before the 12th century

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“Foamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foamy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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