Seafoam: meaning, definitions and examples
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seafoam
[ ˈsiːfəʊm ]
color
a pale greenish-blue color resembling the foam of the sea
Synonyms
aquamarine, pale greenish-blue, turquoise
Examples of usage
- The walls were painted in a calming seafoam color.
- She wore a seafoam dress to the beach party.
nature
foam created by the action of waves on the surface of the sea
Synonyms
ocean foam, surf foam, wave foam
Examples of usage
- The seafoam was carried away by the strong currents.
- Seagulls were playing in the seafoam near the shore.
Translations
Translations of the word "seafoam" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espuma do mar
🇮🇳 समुद्री झाग
🇩🇪 Meerschaum
🇮🇩 busa laut
🇺🇦 морська піна
🇵🇱 piana morska
🇯🇵 海の泡 (umi no awa)
🇫🇷 écume de mer
🇪🇸 espuma de mar
🇹🇷 deniz köpüğü
🇰🇷 바다 거품 (bada geopum)
🇸🇦 زَبَد البحر
🇨🇿 mořská pěna
🇸🇰 morská pena
🇨🇳 海泡 (hǎipào)
🇸🇮 morska pena
🇮🇸 hafskum
🇰🇿 теңіз көбігі
🇬🇪 ზღვის ქაფი
🇦🇿 dəniz köpüyü
🇲🇽 espuma de mar
Etymology
The word 'seafoam' originated from the Old English word 'sǣfām', which is a combination of 'sǣ' meaning 'sea' and 'fām' meaning 'foam'. The term has been used to describe the color and foam of the sea for centuries, evoking images of tranquility and nature's beauty.
See also: overseas, sea, seabed, seaboard, seafarer, seafood, seafront, seam, seaman, seashell, seashells, seaside.