foam
Definition
- n. a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
- n. a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture
- v. become bubbly or frothy or foaming
Word forms
- Present participle
- foaming
- Past tense
- foamed
- Third person singular
- foams
- Past participle
- foamed
Example sentences
n.
The cup was filled with a thick layer of foam on top of the coffee.
vi.
The waves began to foam as they crashed against the rocks.
vt.
The chef used a special technique to foam the milk for the latte.