Foam
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Foam ( noun )
- A mass of bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid, especially when agitated.
- A substance that forms a frothy mass when mixed with a liquid.
- A material resembling foam, such as a plastic or rubber foam used in padding or insulation.
Origin:
Old english fām, of germanic origin; related to dutch voom and german faum.
Examples:
- The waves had white foam on top.
- The beer had a thick foam head.
- She put foam on her razor before shaving.
- He used foam insulation in his walls.
- The couch had foam cushions.
(As a verb)
Foam ( verb )
- A mass of bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid, especially when agitated.
- A substance that forms a frothy mass when mixed with a liquid.
- A material resembling foam, such as a plastic or rubber foam used in padding or insulation.
Origin:
Old english fām, of germanic origin; related to dutch voom and german faum.
Examples:
- The waves had white foam on top.
- The beer had a thick foam head.
- She put foam on her razor before shaving.
- He used foam insulation in his walls.
- The couch had foam cushions.