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After several minutes, a foamy white layer will begin to form.—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 Order a flawlessly foamy Silver Gin Fizz—gin, lemon and egg white shaken to perfection and topped with soda—or let the bartenders surprise you with a creation inspired by your favorite scents and flavors.—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, its foamy texture gives it an ultra-lightweight feel and rinses off in seconds without leaving residue behind.—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025 This set of five is made of sturdy plastic, spring-loaded for staying power, and adjustable for drawers both large and small, complete with foamy feet to protect furniture.—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 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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