froth
7 synonyms for froth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
“He wiped the froth from his beer off his upper lip.”
How to use froth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
froth on beer
milk froth
froth at the mouth
Etymology
From Old Norse froða, meaning "foam" — the same root gave Old English āfrēoþan, "to foam."
Full origin of froth →Frequently asked questions
What does “froth” mean?
The word “froth” means a mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam. In plain terms, foam or bubbles on a liquid, or (figuratively) empty, insubstantial talk.
How do you pronounce “froth”?
“Froth” is pronounced froth (/fɹɔθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “froth” in a sentence?
Here is “froth” used in a sentence: “He wiped the froth from his beer off his upper lip.”
What part of speech is “froth”?
Depending on how it is used, “froth” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “froth” come from?
The word “froth” comes from Old English. From Old Norse froða, meaning "foam" — the same root gave Old English āfrēoþan, "to foam.".
How many meanings does “froth” have?
“Froth” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
