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froth

|froth|

B2

🇺🇸

/frɔθ/

🇬🇧

/frɒθ/

bubbles or foam

Etymology
Etymology Information

'froth' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'froða', where 'froða' meant 'foam'.

Historical Evolution

'froða' changed from Old Norse word 'froða' and eventually became the modern English word 'froth'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'foam or bubbles', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.

The froth on top of the cappuccino was perfectly creamy.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to produce or form froth; to bubble.

The sea frothed as the waves crashed against the rocks.

Synonyms

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