Meaning of the word foam in English

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foam

US /foʊm/

UK /foʊm/

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation

Example:

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The beer had a thick head of foam.

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Sea foam washed up on the beach.

Synonym:

froth lather suds

a lightweight cellular material made from plastic, rubber, or other polymers, used for insulation or packing

Example:

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The mattress is made of memory foam.

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They packed the fragile items in protective foam.

Synonym:

sponge padding cushioning

to form or produce a mass of small bubbles

Example:

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The waves foamed as they crashed against the rocks.

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The detergent began to foam in the washing machine.

Synonym:

froth lather bubble

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