Foaminess: meaning, definitions and examples

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foaminess

 

[ ˈfəʊmɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in describing texture

The quality or state of being foamy; frothiness.

Synonyms

bubbly texture, frothiness

Examples of usage

  • The foaminess of the milk made the cappuccino extra creamy.
  • The waves had a gentle foaminess as they crashed against the shore.

Translations

Translations of the word "foaminess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espumosidade

🇮🇳 फेनिलता

🇩🇪 Schaumigkeit

🇮🇩 berbuih

🇺🇦 пінність

🇵🇱 pienistość

🇯🇵 泡立ち (あわだち)

🇫🇷 mousseux

🇪🇸 espumosidad

🇹🇷 köpüklülük

🇰🇷 거품

🇸🇦 رغوة

🇨🇿 pěnivost

🇸🇰 penivosť

🇨🇳 泡沫性 (pàomòxìng)

🇸🇮 penastost

🇮🇸 froðueiginleiki

🇰🇿 көбіктілік

🇬🇪 ქაფიანობა

🇦🇿 köpüklülük

🇲🇽 espumosidad

Etymology

The word 'foaminess' originated from the Middle English word 'fom,' which meant foam. Over time, the suffix '-iness' was added to create the modern term 'foaminess.' The concept of foaminess has been used to describe textures in various contexts, from drinks to ocean waves.

See also: foam, foaming, foamy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,992, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.