Foam: meaning, definitions and examples
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foam
[ fษสm ]
material
A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beer had a thick foam on top.
- She scooped the foam off the cappuccino with a spoon.
protection
A lightweight material in many forms, including expanded polystyrene, used for packing, insulation, buoyancy, and other applications.
Synonyms
cushioning, insulation, padding
Examples of usage
- The fragile item was wrapped in foam for shipping.
- The helmet had a foam lining for added protection.
produce foam
To form or produce foam.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soap foamed up as she scrubbed her hands.
- The river foamed as it rushed over the rocks.
Translations
Translations of the word "foam" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espuma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Schaum
๐ฎ๐ฉ busa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pianka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณก (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท mousse
๐ช๐ธ espuma
๐น๐ท kรถpรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุบูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pฤna
๐ธ๐ฐ pena
๐จ๐ณ ๆณกๆฒซ (pร omรฒ)
๐ธ๐ฎ pena
๐ฎ๐ธ froรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฑัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถpรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ espuma
Word origin
The word 'foam' originated from the Middle English word 'fome', which in turn came from the Old English 'fฤm' meaning foam or spume. Throughout history, foam has been associated with various symbolic meanings such as purity, cleansing, and lightness. In modern times, foam is commonly used in a wide range of applications from beverages to packaging materials.