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noun

ˈfrȯth

Definition of froth

as in foam

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid froth on the ocean waves

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The next morning, the wind whipped the lake to a froth, making the crossing to the river’s outlet impossible. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 Well, the gentlemen need a place to park the lids, because the social froth in the Royal Box or in any other Royal Ascot enclosure can become quite demanding, and there are many, many black or grey toppers in attendance. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

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On Gaza, Venezuela, Ukraine and most shockingly for Europe, Greenland, the president has thrown multiple boulders into a diplomatic sea already frothing with sharks. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026 Fans can also froth the Sweet Cream Enhancers to make an at-home cold foam, according to a product listing. — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for froth

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foam

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That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, leaving a huge dent.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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