Definition of foam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquidsmass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
- He watched the foam on the crest of the waves.
2.
materialsmaterial with gas pockets used in products
- The mattress is made of memory foam.
3.
firefightingsubstance used in firefighting
- Firefighters sprayed foam to extinguish the blaze.
4.
biologyfrothy saliva from the mouth
- The dog had foam around its mouth.
Verb
1.
liquidintr. form bubbles on the surface of a liquidintr.
- The soda began to foam as I poured it.
2.
materialstr. cover with a bubbly substance to cushion or seal surfacestr.
- Firefighters foam the runway to prevent fires.
3.
biologyintr. produce frothy saliva from the mouthintr.
- The dog started to foam at the mouth.
Images of foam
mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid 
material with gas pockets used in products 
frothy saliva from the mouth
Expressions with foam
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become foamy or bubbly on the surface
The soda began to foam up when opened.
produce foam from the mouth due to rabies or seizure
The dog foamed at the mouth, indicating a possible rabies infection..
foamy substance used in baths to cleanse and soften skin
She poured bath foam into the tub to enjoy a relaxing soak.
bath containing bubbles from soap or liquid
She relaxed in a warm foam bath after a long day.
light froth formed by whisking or steaming milk for drinks
He spooned thick milk foam on top of the cappuccino.
lightweight board with foam core used for crafts or models
She used foam board to build her model house.
foamy substance for softening hair during shaving
He applied shave foam before using the razor.
foamy substance used to soften hair before shaving
He applied shaving foam before using the razor.
foamy skincare product used to wash and remove dirt from skin
She uses a gentle cleansing foam to wash her face every morning.
cylindrical tool for muscle massage and exercise
She used a foam roller after her workout.
soft, elastic material made from rubber and air bubbles
The mattress is made of high-quality foam rubber for comfort..
large foam hand with an extended index finger
He waved his foam finger at the basketball game.
bubbles formed on a liquid
The froth and foam on the coffee looked delicious.
covered with small spots or patches of foam
The foam-flecked waves crashed onto the shore.
appearing impressive but lacking substance
His speech was all foam, no beer, with no real solutions.
party where foam is sprayed on people
The club hosted a foam party last night.
having a layer of foam attached to the back
The foam-backed carpet feels soft underfoot.
containing foam inside for softness or support
The foam-filled pillow is very comfortable.
light soft material made from plastic filled with many tiny bubbles
The fragile dishes were packed in plastic foam to prevent damage.
foam that molds to body shape with heat and returns after pressure
Memory foam mattresses mold to your body and bounce back after use.
strip of soft foam with adhesive used for mounting or sealing
He used foam tape to attach the mirror to the wall.
foam material used to keep heat or sound from passing through
They added foam insulation inside the walls to reduce heating costs.
light spongy man-made material filled with many tiny gas bubbles
The fragile dishes were packed in foam plastic to prevent breaking.
foam used for insulation and cushioning
Polyurethane foam insulates the walls effectively.
Origin of foam
Old English, fam (foam)
Terms with foam included in their meaning
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hygiene
foam created by mixing soap with water
cleaning
cover something with soap foam
soapy foam
form a frothy white mass of bubbles
grooming
apply foam hair product for styling and volume
drink
type of coffee with equal parts espresso steamed milk and foam
comedy
prop pie filled with foam for comedy
swimming pool
foam tube for swimming, exercise, or pool games
beating
stir a liquid fast to create foam
cooking
whisk a liquid until foam forms
foam pattern
picture on a coffee drink’s surface made by pouring steamed milk
drink
foam on top of a beer
sweat
foam from excessive sweating, especially on a horse
medical
produce foam from the mouth due to a medical condition
pool toy
long, slender foam tube for swimming
cleaning
create lather or foam with soap
coffee
light-colored foam on espresso coffee
chemistry
form bubbles or foam on a liquid surface
liquids
the process of forming bubbles or foam in a liquid
cleaning
covered with foam or suds
foamy
covered with or containing froth or foam
beverage
floating device in a beer can creating foam
beer
without a head of foam
toy
small soft foam ball for indoor or sports play
clothing
cap with a mesh back and solid foam front
Examples of foam in a sentence
She blew the foam off her drink. The packaging uses foam to protect the contents. Foam is ideal for soundproofing rooms. The airport fire crew used foam to control the flames. Special foam was applied to prevent the fire from spreading. The vet noticed foam on the cat's lips.
Foam formed at the corners of his mouth. The river began to foam after the rain. The mixture will foam if you stir it quickly. The car wash foams the vehicle for a thorough clean. They foam the runway before the plane lands. The patient began to foam during the seizure. Foaming at the mouth is a serious symptom.
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- French:écume, mousser, ...
- German:Schaum, schäumen, ...
- Italian:schiuma, schiumare, ...
- Spanish:espuma, hacer espuma, ...
- Portuguese:espuma, espumar, ...
- Chinese:泡沫, 起泡, ...
- Japanese:泡, 泡立つ, ...
- Arabic:رَغْوَة, رَغَا, ...
- Hebrew:קֶצֶף, לְקַצֵּף, ...
- Russian:пена, пениться, ...
- Ukrainian:піна, пінитися, ...
- Hindi:झाग, झाग बनना, ...
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