foamy

[ foh-mee ]

adjective

, foam·i·er, foam·i·est.

1. covered with or full of foam.
2. consisting of foam.
3. resembling foam.
4. pertaining to foam.

foamy

/ ˈfəʊmɪ /

adjective

1. of, resembling, consisting of, or covered with foam

Derived Forms

• ˈfoaminess, noun
• ˈfoamily, adverb

Other Words From

• foami·ly adverb
• foami·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foamy¹

before 1000; Middle English fomy, Old English fāmig. See foam, -y ¹

Example Sentences

The foamy waves behind them form a cloudlike backdrop, with Medina lofting his right index finger high above his head.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones took the brunt of the blow, a crash that would’ve been much worse without the sturdy cars and foamy barriers.

From Seattle Times

Zayd starts to follow me, but I ignore him, close the bathroom door, and take a long time scrubbing my hands and face with lots of foamy soap.

From Literature

If the number isn’t hit, the ubiquitous, hard-to-recycle foamy plastic will be banned.

From Los Angeles Times

Using an electric mixer, or the dough hook for a standing mixer, stir to dissolve and allow it to sit until it gets foamy, about 10 minutes.

From Washington Times