What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
frothy
Example
The cappuccino had a frothy layer of foam on top. [frothy: adjective]
Example
She frothed the milk to make a frothy latte. [frothed: past tense verb]
bubbly
Example
I love drinking bubbly water with lemon. [bubbly: adjective]
Example
She has a bubbly personality that lights up the room. [bubbly: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bubbly is more commonly used than frothy in everyday language. Bubbly is versatile and can be used to describe a variety of things, such as drinks, personalities, or liquids. On the other hand, frothy is less common and is mostly used to describe the texture of drinks or waves.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between frothy and bubbly?
Both frothy and bubbly are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
