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With its light and foamy texture, this surges softness, shine, and body to limp hair.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024 With a lightweight texture, the foamy salve softens the hair while adding body and shine, and its body-boosting effects are instant.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious mouthfeel.—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024 Coral bells, foamy bells, begonias, and sedums are just a few plants that Terra Nova Nurseries recommends if the ruby red Behr Color of the Year Rumors catches your eye.—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024 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
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