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noun

ˈfōm How to pronounce foam (audio)
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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
The corduroy fabric adds a soft, textured feel that brings warmth and coziness to a room, while the high-density foam gives you that sink-in comfort. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 That’s likely due to the shoes’ lighter-than-air cushioning that’s made with the highest energy-return foam that the brand has ever made. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
According to Amazon shoppers, one foaming facial cleanser is worth adding to your lineup. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes. — C.c. Weiss may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foam
  1. surf
  2. steam
  3. froth
  4. storm
  5. spray
  6. rage
  7. head
  8. boil
Noun
  • Rough surf and locally hazardous conditions for small craft are also anticipated over the northern Gulf.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Karina will stay away from land — spinning out its days in the open ocean — but some heavy surf could arrive to the shores of California later this week.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of surf
Verb
  • Each bite was unique — a pocket of cold sour cream here, the cheese only partially melted there, the last crisp cry of the ever-steaming French fries yonder.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen steams between 1,500 and 1,800 of three varieties every night at Adams Morgan’s 11-year-old Afghan hot spot.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • Investors are hopeful that last month’s artificial intelligence unwind skimmed enough of the froth from the market, so that stocks can continue to climb for another few weeks at least.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But the film, which recently premiered internationally at Fantasia, ultimately works up enough of a perverse froth to attract fans of screen fantasy in forms more sophisticatedly packaged than the pulpy norm.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of froth
Verb
  • Such mutinous talk only heightened conservative Justices’ sense that the barbarians were storming the gate.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Young people armed with machetes stormed the site of the funeral, forcing the team to flee and injuring one member, a representative told the Associated Press.
    — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of storm
Noun
  • In theory, a thickener can help a spray stick to leaves longer and spread more evenly.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fill a spray bottle with warm water and add 2 to 3 drops of dish soap.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • With a hot war raging in Ukraine, these journalists don’t want to ask for anyone’s sympathy, which in turn heightens their alienation and frustration.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There is a raging debate in golf right now about former PGA Tour pros reclassifying as amateurs to compete in amateur events.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • Just boiling things down to that, and to the voice and the lip sync is painstaking.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While waiting for the water to boil, shuck the corn and discard the husks.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of boil

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“Foam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foam. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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