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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foamy milk shakes
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The foamy pink water spread across Halifax Harbor; some stayed near the surface and some sank, painting streaks across the water. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Their foamy white flowers are the real stars of the show when the emerge in spring to summer and serve as magnets for all sorts of pollinators. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026 Machado, Daniela and Julia, Lew said, all had white foamy fluid coming out of their mouths and noses. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Mix Strong, foamy, and rich, each bottle is packed with espresso, vodka, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spices. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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