Froth: meaning, definitions and examples

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froth

[ frɒθ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 espuma

🇮🇳 झाग

🇩🇪 Schaum

🇮🇩 busa

🇺🇦 піна

🇵🇱 piana

🇯🇵 泡 (awa)

🇫🇷 mousse

🇪🇸 espuma

🇹🇷 köpük

🇰🇷 거품 (geopum)

🇸🇦 رغوة

🇨🇿 pěna

🇸🇰 pena

🇨🇳 泡沫 (pàomò)

🇸🇮 pena

🇮🇸 froða

🇰🇿 көбік

🇬🇪 ქაფი

🇦🇿 köpük

🇲🇽 espuma

Word origin

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.