froth

1 of 2

noun

ˈfrȯth 

plural froths ˈfrȯths  ˈfrȯt͟hz 

1

a

: bubbles formed in or on a liquid : foam

b

: a foamy slaver sometimes accompanying disease or exhaustion

2

: something resembling froth (as in being unsubstantial, worthless, or light and airy)

froth

2 of 2

verb

ˈfrȯth  ˈfrȯt͟h 

frothed; frothing; froths

intransitive verb

1

: to foam at the mouth

2

: to throw froth out or up

3

: to become covered with or as if with froth

whole groves froth with nodding blossoms

—Amy Lovejoy

transitive verb

1

: to cause to foam

2

: to cover with froth

3

: vent, voice

Synonyms

Noun

• foam
• head
• lather
• spume
• suds
• surf

Examples of froth in a Sentence

Noun

news shows full of froth

froth on the ocean waves

Verb

The water frothed as the waves broke along the shore.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This bust phase can last anywhere from several months to a few years, as the market digests the speculative froth. —Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Plus, the matcha froths well for a smooth drinking experience. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024

Verb

The steam wand can be used to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and is also able to dispense hot water for tea, soup, and hot chocolate. —Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024

Tools needed: Frother Directions: Heat and froth milk in a Nespresso Aeroccino frother. —Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old Norse frotha; akin to Old English āfrēothan to froth

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Phrases Containing froth

• froth at the mouth

Kids Definition

froth

1 of 2 noun

ˈfrȯth 

plural froths

1

a

: bubbles formed in or on a liquid

b

: the foam produced by saliva in certain diseases or nervous excitement

2

: something of little value

frothily

ˈfrȯ-thə-lē

adverb

frothiness

-thē-nəs

noun

frothy

-thē

adjective

froth

2 of 2 verb

ˈfrȯth  ˈfrȯt͟h 

1

: to foam at the mouth

2

: to produce or form froth

Medical Definition

froth

1 of 2 noun

ˈfrȯth 

plural froths ˈfrȯths  ˈfrȯt͟hz 

: a foamy slaver sometimes accompanying disease or exhaustion

froth

2 of 2 transitive verb

ˈfrȯth  ˈfrȯt͟h 

: to foam at the mouth