foam
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- noun
- /foʊm/
:
espuma
- Now, you see that foam on the plastic?
- white foam
- covered in foam
The coffee photos with the, like, foam art or the food?
- The coffee photos with the, like, foam art or the food?
Examples
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Like today's cappuccino connoisseurs, elite Maya and Aztec cherished foam atop their chocolate.
Academic text (2010) -
Espresso with that beautiful foam.
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This one looks like it has like little foam on top.
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Make sure it still has foam.
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There was a loud splash, and white foam spread across the black water.
Fiction book (1994) -
So it's a Chai tea with then matcha foam on top.
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At Brighton, a line of foam rushed towards the beach, while pleasure boats raced for safety.
Academic text (2009) -
Jacob's father stands in the Florida surf as sea foam laps gently at his legs.
Fiction book (1990) -
The barista topped the latte with a rich layer of foam.
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After the storm, foam from the waves covered the shore.
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- Specialized
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A light, spongy material used for cushions, insulation and packaging
- Specialized
A light hard material made from melted sand with many small air pockets used for insulation and building
A foamy cream that softens the hair on your face to make cutting with a razor easier
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Etymology
Foam comes from old German words for 'froth' and is like the German Schaum. So foam is the light mass of small bubbles you see on soap, a cappuccino, or the sea.