Foam

/foʊm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid.

The surf created a thick layer of foam on the beach.

A light, soft material made by trapping air in a liquid or solid.

The cushions are made from high-quality foam for extra comfort.

verb

To produce or form small bubbles, typically when a liquid is agitated.

The bartender began to foam the milk for the cappuccino.

To overflow or spill over in a foamy manner.

The soda started to foam over the top of the glass.

Middle English, from Old English fām; akin to Old High German fo fuma, Latin spuma.

foam at the mouth

To show extreme anger or fervor.

foam party

An event where people dance among foam or bubbles.

shaving foam

A frothy substance used for shaving.

froth

A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid.

lather

A thick frothy mass of bubbles produced by soap.

Foam can refer to the frizzy haircut or hair gel style.

He styled his hair with foam so it looked extra voluminous.

Used in skateboarding culture to describe a new trick.

He just pulled off a foam during the competition.