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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 For foamy flights, head to Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais and order a Palisade Porter with a side of Gouda fondue.—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026 In fact, your desire to expand your perception of the world, the universe and of your purpose has likely been shifting like the sands of the beach, spinning on the foamy seashore.—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026 The hybrid gel-cream formula creates a rich, foamy lather that cleanses without stripping moisture.—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 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