spume
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //spjuːm//
KK: /spjum/
intransitive verb
Definition
To produce bubbles or foam, often seen in liquids like the sea or beer.
Example
The waves began to spume as they crashed against the rocks.
Tense Forms
Past: spumed
Past Participle: spumed
Conversation
Did you see how the waves spume when they crash against the rocks?
Yeah, it's beautiful to watch!
I love how the ocean can create such a frothy effect.
Definitely, it makes everything look so lively.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
froth
foam
bloom
Antonyms
settle
calm
flatten
noun
Definition
A light, frothy substance that forms on the surface of a liquid, especially in the sea.
Example
The waves crashed against the shore, creating spume that sparkled in the sunlight.
Conversation
Did you see the waves at the beach yesterday?
Yeah, they were huge and there was so much spume all over the place.
I love how it looks when the wind blows the spume around.
Root Explanation
Spume originates from Old English 'spuma', meaning foam or froth. It refers specifically to the frothy substance formed on the surface of a liquid, especially in the context of waves or boiling.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'spuma' for foam, which helps you remember that 'spume' refers to the frothy substance on the surface of liquids.
Visually Confused Words
pume
spuke
sprue
plume