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noun

ˈfrȯth

Definition of froth

as in foam

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid froth on the ocean waves

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Instead, it is filled with a froth of virtual particles becoming real in pairs, waving to us, annihilating each other, and sinking back into the soup of virtual particles. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 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

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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 Sorry to be yet another woman frothing over the gay male body as depicted on Heated Rivalry, but these guys look really good in swim trunks. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for froth

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foam

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Despite their sleek silhouette, these flats are built with layers of latex and foam cushioning to absorb impact and keep your feet comfortable throughout the day.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
The blaze burned for eight days beginning June 17 and involved solar panels, insulation foam and other industrial materials.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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