Foam

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊm/

Foam (noun)

  1. a mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid
  2. a soft, light material made by trapping gas in a liquid or solid

Examples

  • The coffee had a thick layer of foam on top.
  • The waves crashed, leaving foam on the shore.

Common collocations: thick foam, layer of foam, foam on top, memory foam, foam padding

Foam (verb)

  1. to produce a mass of small bubbles on a liquid

Examples

  • The soap began to foam as I added water.
  • The mixture will foam if you stir it quickly.

Synonyms of Foam

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Foam

  • describing states of matter