foam Synonyms
Another word for foam
• noun (Context 1)
A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.
"The barista expertly steamed the milk until a thick froth formed on top of the cappuccino."
• noun (Context 2)
A solid, lightweight, cellular material made of a polymer or other substance, often used for insulation, packaging, or cushioning.
"We ordered a new memory styrofoam mattress to help alleviate our back pain."
• verb (Context 3)
To form or produce a mass of small bubbles; to froth.
"The soapy water began to froth as it rushed rapidly down the narrow drain."
• noun (Context 4)
A frothy saliva produced, especially as a symptom of rabies or intense exertion.
"White froth gathered at the corners of the exhausted workhorse's mouth."
• verb (Context 5)
To cause a liquid to produce bubbles or froth.
"She foamed the hot milk before pouring it gently over the espresso."
• verb (Context 6)
To be extremely angry or enraged (often used in the idiom 'to foam at the mouth').
"The manager was practically foaming with rage after discovering the crucial error in the financial report."
Opposites of foam
The opposite of foam shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: