How to Use frothy in a Sentence

frothy

adjective
  • This year, rain and snow had left the rivers frothy and high.
    — Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
  • That meant no dairy and no frothy flips made with an egg white.
    — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Their leaps and games in the frothy water made our hearts soar.
    — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Add the rum and ice and shake until very well chilled and frothy.
    — Amanda Schuster, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • The milk comes out smooth as butter, frothy, and ready to drink.
    — Clarissa Wei, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The milk will be silky, frothy, and ready to pour into a café au lait.
    — Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2015
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
  • That was a pleasure, but not in any kind of shallow frothy way.
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • The Pisco sour is frothy and dessert-like, like key lime pie.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Two short years ago, the cannabis industry was frothy with cash.
    — Jenni Avins, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2020
  • The market was frothy, spirits were high and meme coins were in their prime.
    — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
  • A touch of lemon juice adds pluck, and an egg white provides frothy ballast.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 20 June 2024
  • Prices of those shares have looked frothy for months, and now the froth looks to be blowing off.
    — Neil Irwin, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
  • It’s whisked into a frothy custard.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, about 2 minutes.
    — Nate Erickson, Esquire, 18 Sep. 2017
  • The end result is a light and frothy drink that’s uniform all the way to the last sip.
    — Bon Appétit, 4 Feb. 2022
  • One Wall Street pro equates pricey shares with a frothy market.
    — Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 28 May 2017
  • The powder is then whisked with hot water to create a frothy drink.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2022
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 13 Dec. 2017
  • That would get in the way of the frothy nature the storytelling aims for.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026
  • Cook for a few minutes until frothy, but do not let the mixture come to a boil.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Seattle Times, 13 Nov. 2018
  • Use a rotary beater for an extra-frothy drink.
    — Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The hard seltzer craze is helping the world’s biggest brewer keep sales frothy.
    — Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 26 Feb. 2021
  • In fact, the hot chocolate got so frothy that our tester compared it to a milkshake.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • In fact, the hot chocolate got so frothy that our tester compared it to a milkshake.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Once the cat was out of the bag, developers on both coasts grew frothy at the mouth.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
  • Stir in yeast and maple syrup and let sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 23 Oct. 2017
  • Over the years, the ban has inspiring many a crafty guide on scouting out a frothy pint.
    — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 14 Apr. 2017
  • There’s a dead body or two, a frothy song and dance number and absurd plot twists aplenty.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Nick himself is a frothy, feel-good gentleman.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 1 May 2026

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