Froth: meaning, definitions and examples

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froth

 

[ frษ’ฮธ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

foam

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

Synonyms

bubbles, foam, frothiness

Examples of usage

  • The beer had a thick froth on top.
  • She scooped the froth off the boiling soup.
  • The froth of the ocean waves glistened in the sunlight.
Context #2 | Verb

agitation

To form or contain a mass of small bubbles.

Synonyms

bubble, fizz, foam

Examples of usage

  • The milk frothed as she steamed it.
  • The river frothed as it cascaded over the rocks.

Translations

Translations of the word "froth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espuma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก (awa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mousse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espuma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ (geopum)

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 'froth' originated in Middle English from Old Norse 'frauth,' related to Old English 'freosan' meaning 'to freeze.' The sense of 'foam' or 'bubbles' dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word has evolved to represent a mass of bubbles formed on liquids due to agitation or fermentation.

See also: frothiness, frothy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,399, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.