noun

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

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."

Talk or activity that has no real substance.

"Most of the interview was just froth — no real answers."

verb

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 notes

In plain EnglishFoam or bubbles on a liquid, or (figuratively) empty, insubstantial talk.

Common pairings

froth on beer milk froth froth at the mouth

Word forms

frothed past tense, froths plural, froths singular

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Etymology

From Old Norse froða, meaning "foam" — the same root gave Old English āfrēoþan, "to foam."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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foam sparkle fizz suds spume effervesce form bubbles

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Rhymes for froth

both moth Roth goth Toth cloth broth sloth troth

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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.

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