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noun

ˈfōm

Definition of foam

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

New products range from Khloud, Khloé Kardashian’s protein popcorn, to Starbucks’ new line of beverages, including some topped with whey protein cold foams. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026 The blaze burned for eight days beginning June 17 and involved solar panels, insulation foam and other industrial materials. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Verb

According to Amazon shoppers, one foaming facial cleanser is worth adding to your lineup. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Its foaming properties pull dust off your wheels and dissolve it, requiring a simple rinse afterward. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foam

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam

Noun

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Everywhere, in big cities and small towns, there’s an increase in the adultification of children, even the well-off ones, even the ones raised by gentle parents, even the ones with skate and surf camps, guitar lessons, and college funds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of surf

Verb

Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.

— Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
The French capital is in the midst of a heat wave — the day of the show was the city’s hottest ever June day, until Wednesday eclipsed it — and the model’s toes steamed inside the oblong footwear.

— Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Definition of steam

Noun

Well, the gentlemen need a place to park the lids, because the social froth in the Royal Box or in any other Royal Ascot enclosure can become quite demanding, and there are many, many black or grey toppers in attendance.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Funds tend not to sit in their most crowded, highest-beta positions going into an inflation reading that could move the Fed’s path, which could be why some froth got cut off now.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 June 2026

Definition of froth

Verb

Trump stormed out of a June 7 interview with current moderator Kristen Welker in Wisconsin.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The Cavaliers won the 2015-2016 championship in a remarkable series in which Cleveland stormed back from a 3-1 deficit to win in seven games, a first in finals history.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of storm

Verb

The possible flare of Marburg in Uganda will only add to the challenges of responding to the overwhelming Ebola outbreak raging in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Still, if someone argued otherwise, Smith and his ilk would rage in fury.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

Use the ax head of a garden mattock to cut through the roots at the base of the stump.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The debate usually comes to a head in the summer, when high inland temperatures send bigger crowds to the beach, sometimes straining the mood of residents who live there.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of head

Verb

Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

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