mousse

noun

Definition of moussenext
as in foam

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Recent Examples of mousse Chef serves with pancakes, hoisin sauce, herbs and duck liver mousse - all adding to the flavors and textures and absolute pleasure in every single bite. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The thick, oversized bakery goods rival those from viral cookie shops, with a rich, cakey, shortbread-style base and generous layers of mousse, buttercream, and toppings. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026 There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 In Maison Margiela's Replica Coffee Break, coffee lends the eau de toilette a bright, uplifting quality, while notes of red apple, lemon, lavender, and milk mousse keep it from smelling like a straight shot of espresso. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mousse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mousse
  1. foam
  2. froth
  3. lather
  4. surf
Noun
  • 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
Definition of foam
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  • 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
Noun
  • Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Just add water, and you’re left with a luxurious liquid that produces a dense lather.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Definition of lather
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

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“Mousse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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