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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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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 The next morning, the wind whipped the lake to a froth, making the crossing to the river’s outlet impossible. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 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 On Gaza, Venezuela, Ukraine and most shockingly for Europe, Greenland, the president has thrown multiple boulders into a diplomatic sea already frothing with sharks. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for froth

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foam

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Lansford said he was never contacted by the builder to come back and finish that job, and that at some point workers covered the vents in the attic with foam insulation.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Eyeline wants artists to adjust water’s velocity, viscosity and turbulence with keyframes, and add foam or spray without altering the underlying simulation.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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