froth

[frôTH, fräTH]

froth Definition

  • 1a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivation
  • 2something that is insubstantial or trivial

Using froth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "froth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The beer had a thick froth on top.

  • Example

    The waves were covered in froth.

  • Example

    She wiped the froth from her mouth after drinking the cappuccino.

  • Example

    The excitement over the new product was just froth; it didn't last long.

froth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for froth

Antonyms for froth

Phrases with froth

  • to be extremely angry or agitated

    Example

    He was frothing at the mouth when he heard the news.

  • to be very enthusiastic about something

    Example

    Fans were frothing over the band's new album release.

  • froth up

    to become covered with froth or foam

    Example

    The river frothed up as it flowed over the rocks.

Origins of froth

from Old Norse 'frauth', meaning 'froth'

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Summary: froth in Brief

The word 'froth' [frôTH, fräTH] refers to a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivation. It can also mean something insubstantial or trivial, as in 'The excitement over the new product was just froth; it didn't last long.' 'Froth' has idiomatic expressions like 'froth at the mouth,' denoting extreme anger or agitation, and 'froth over,' meaning to be very enthusiastic about something.