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Polar bears, for example, share intense, muzzle-to-muzzle, foamy kisses.—Susan Spencer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 In rolling green meadows, delicate white and yellow flowers blossom on cliffs above the foamy surf of the Indian Ocean during the monsoon between July and September.—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026 In addition to foamy urine, more significant proteinuria can manifest as swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, and belly.—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026 Place eggs, half-and-half, flour, and baking powder in a blender; process on medium speed until smooth and slightly foamy, about 30 seconds.—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 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