: having or producing a light, frothy mass of bubbles : producing foam
foaming agents
a foaming kitchen tile cleanser
a foaming river
If it pleases you to soak your skin in milk baths, seaweed wraps, and foaming facials, you're not harming anything, least of all your epidermis. Betsy Bauer
White foaming water slid past, and warm spray blended with the rain. Cheresse Smoot

Examples of foaming in a Sentence

was so upset that he was really foaming
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Cetaphil is a trusted brand, and their redness-relieving foaming face wash can help your skin feel more rejuvenated. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Despite its ability to cut through excess oil, this foaming formula won’t leave skin stripped, thanks to ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foaming was in the 15th century

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“Foaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foaming. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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