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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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 Symptoms include fatigue, foamy urine, weight gain, puffy face, and swollen legs and feet. Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 Symptoms can include dark and foamy urine, an increase in urination, pain in the lower back, fatigue, loss of appetite, restless leg syndrome, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, changes to skin color, and more. Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024 Mars, the planet of passion, dives into the foamy surf of Cancer from Sept. 4 until Nov. 3. Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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