froth [frothfrothsfrothedfrothing] noun, verb BrE [frɒθ] NAmE [frɔːθ] noun 1. uncountable a mass of small bubbles, especially on the surface of a liquid Syn: ↑foam •a glass of beer with thick froth on top •The horse's bit was covered with white froth. 2. uncountable ideas, activities, etc. that seem attractive and enjoyable but have no real value 3. singular ~ of sth something that looks like a mass of small bubbles on liquid •a froth of black lace
Word Origin: late Middle English: from Old Norse frotha, frauth.
Example Bank: •The barmen around here always top up your beer with too much froth.
verb 1. intransitive, transitive ~ (sth) if a liquid froths, or if sb/sth froths it, a mass of small bubbles appears on the surface •a cup of frothing coffee •The water gushed and frothed. 2. intransitive to produce a lot of ↑saliva (= liquid in your mouth) •The dog was frothing at the mouth. • (figurative)He frothed at the mouth (= was very angry) when I asked for more money. Verb forms:
Word Origin: late Middle English: from Old Norse frotha, frauth.
Example Bank: •The waiter brought us two cups of frothing coffee.
