noun
froth
froth
Froth (noun) means a mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam. Example: “He wiped the froth from his beer off his upper lip.”
noun
1
A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
"He wiped the froth from his beer off his upper lip."
"Waves left a line of froth along the shore."
2
Talk or activity that has no real substance.
"Most of the interview was just froth — no real answers."
verb
1
To form or produce bubbles; to foam.
"The milk frothed nicely under the steam wand."
"The dog was frothing at the mouth after the run."
How to use froth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFoam or bubbles on a liquid, or (figuratively) empty, insubstantial talk.
Common pairings
froth on beer
milk froth
froth at the mouth
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Word forms
- Plural
- froths
- Third person singular
- froths
- Past tense
- frothed
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Etymology
From Old Norse froða, meaning "foam" — the same root gave Old English āfrēoþan, "to foam."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for froth
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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.
