foamier; foamiest
1
: covered with foam : frothy
2
: full of, consisting of, or resembling foam
foamily adverb
foaminess noun

Examples of foamy in a Sentence

foamy milk shakes
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With a lightweight texture, the foamy salve softens the hair while adding body and shine, and its body-boosting effects are instant. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious mouthfeel. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024 Coral bells, foamy bells, begonias, and sedums are just a few plants that Terra Nova Nurseries recommends if the ruby red Behr Color of the Year Rumors catches your eye. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024 Some baristas make dry cappuccinos that are very foamy, and some enjoy a cappuccino ratio with a thinner milk texture that's perfect for making latte (cappuccino) art. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foamy 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of foamy was before the 12th century

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“Foamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foamy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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