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These handsome sandals include a foamy, anti-odor sole underneath comfy straps made of canvas and faux leather.—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 For the beer drinking Luddites (me), that’s largely about consistently achieving the ideal half to three-quarter inches of head on a nitro for a proper rich, foamy sip — no simple feat.—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025 Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and resolve foamy urine.—Heidi Cope, Health, 28 Jan. 2025 Shake the bottle well before dispensing to ensure the mousse is perfectly foamy, pump, and enjoy the fresh, subtle fragrance that ties the entire experience together.—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for foamy
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of foamy was
before the 12th century
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