noun

foaming

Foaming (noun) means the process by which a liquid produces or fills with foam. Example: “The foaming of the shampoo told her she'd used enough.”

noun

The process by which a liquid produces or fills with foam.

"The foaming of the shampoo told her she'd used enough."

adj

Producing or covered in foam.

"The dog was foaming at the mouth after chasing the ball for an hour."

How to use foaming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishProducing bubbly froth, or the act of doing so.

Common pairings

foaming at the mouth a foaming agent foaming cleanser

foamings plural

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The _____ of the shampoo told her she'd used enough.

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What does “foaming” mean?

The word “foaming” means the process by which a liquid produces or fills with foam. In plain terms, producing bubbly froth, or the act of doing so.

How do you use “foaming” in a sentence?

Here is “foaming” used in a sentence: “The foaming of the shampoo told her she'd used enough.”

What part of speech is “foaming”?

Depending on how it is used, “foaming” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “foaming” have?

“Foaming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process by which a liquid produces or fills with foam.