Foam

/fΙ™ΚŠm/

The meaning and definition of Foam, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains.
    β€œHe doesn't like so much foam in his beer.”
  2. A substance formed by trapping pockets of gas in a liquid or solid.
    β€œA foam mat can soften a hard seat.”
verb
  1. To spew saliva as foam, to foam at the mouth.
  2. To form or emit foam.

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Origin

From Middle English fom, from Old English fam.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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