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ˈfrȯth

Definition of froth

as in foam

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid froth on the ocean waves

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But the film, which recently premiered internationally at Fantasia, ultimately works up enough of a perverse froth to attract fans of screen fantasy in forms more sophisticatedly packaged than the pulpy norm. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026 The next morning, the wind whipped the lake to a froth, making the crossing to the river’s outlet impossible. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

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The sky was blue and the wind was up, and after descending and descending, the trees and the sea scrub cleared to reveal a spectacular sand beach down below, on which the waves frothed and broke with a roar. — Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 On Gaza, Venezuela, Ukraine and most shockingly for Europe, Greenland, the president has thrown multiple boulders into a diplomatic sea already frothing with sharks. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for froth

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foam

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That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, leaving a huge dent.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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