Foam: meaning, definitions and examples

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foam

 

[ fษ™สŠm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

material

A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.

Synonyms

bubbles, froth, head

Examples of usage

  • The beer had a thick foam on top.
  • She scooped the foam off the cappuccino with a spoon.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

produce foam

To form or produce foam.

Synonyms

bubble, effervesce, froth

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espuma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pianka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก (ใ‚ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mousse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espuma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุบูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณกๆฒซ (pร omรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ froรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฑั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถpรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espuma

Etymology

The word 'foam' originated from the Middle English word 'fome', which in turn came from the Old English 'fฤm' 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.

See also: foaminess, foaming, foamy.

Word Frequency Rank

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