Definition

Having a surface that is covered with bubbles or froth, often seen in liquids like soap or beer.

Example

The waves crashed onto the shore, creating a foamy white spray.

Conversation

Have you tried the new coffee shop down the street?

Not yet, but I heard their drinks are really foamy.

Yeah, I love a good foamy cappuccino in the morning.

Same here! It makes the coffee feel so much richer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foamy → It is formed from "foam" (from Old English *fām*, meaning a mass of bubbles or froth) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "foamy" describes something that is characterized by or full of foam.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for a mass of bubbles, 'foam', to remember that 'foamy' means something that is full of bubbles or froth.

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