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Their flexible build slips effortlessly into your suitcase without taking up too much precious space or adding much weight, while still delivering foamy comfort for long walks, workouts, and nonstop sightseeing.—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 Sours are classically shaken with egg whites to give them a foamy top.—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026 In a large bowl stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 minutes.—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 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