What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
frothing
Example
The barista is frothing the milk for my latte. [frothing: present participle]
Example
I frothed the soap and water mixture to create bubbles. [frothed: past tense]
foaming
Example
The soap is foaming up nicely. [foaming: present participle]
Example
I shook the bottle to make the shampoo foam. [foam: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Foaming is more commonly used than frothing in everyday language. Foaming is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while frothing is less common and refers to a specific process in the context of coffee or milk-based drinks.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between frothing and foaming?
Both frothing and foaming are relatively informal words that can be used in casual conversation or writing.
