Definition

Having a texture or appearance similar to foam, often light and airy.

Example

The dessert had a foamlike consistency that made it very light and fluffy.

Conversation

Have you seen the new dessert at the café?

Yes! It looks so foamlike and fluffy.

I couldn't believe how light it was when I tried it.

Right? It was like eating a cloud!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foamlike → It is formed from "foam" (from Old English *fām*, meaning a mass of bubbles or froth) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "foamlike" describes something that resembles or has the characteristics of foam.

Memory Tip

Think of something that looks or feels like a mass of bubbles — that's what foamlike means.

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