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September 24, 2020 Word of the Day

foam /ˈfoʊm/ noun
foam
/ˈfoʊm/
noun
Foam from the waves
Foam from the waves
Definition of FOAM

[noncount]

1 : a mass of small bubbles that are formed in or on a liquid

  • As I poured the beer, foam bubbled up in the glass.

2 : a substance that is like a thick liquid made of many small bubbles

  • The fire extinguisher is filled with foam.

  • a can of shaving foam

3 : a soft material that is used to make many products : FOAM RUBBER — often used before another noun

  • a foam mattress/pillow

foaminess /ˈfoʊminəs/ noun [noncount]

foamy /ˈfoʊmi/ adjective foamier; foamiest

  • a foamy glass of beer

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