How to Use froth in a Sentence

froth

1 of 2 noun
  • And what of the poor movie, lost in the fury and the froth?
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Sink into the warmth of the whisky and the froth of the TV.
    Leila Aboulela, Harper's magazine, 10 Jan. 2019
  • Drink your coffee and know that the force (and the froth) is with you.
    Milan Polk, Men's Health, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The storm tore across the gulf, whipping it to froth and frenzy.
    Jennifer Hayes, National Geographic, 19 Dec. 2019
  • When the froth dissolves, only a third of the glass is left.
    Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2018
  • The tart edge of the pomegranate is absorbed by the creamy froth of the egg white.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Using a spoon, take the froth that’s left in the shaker and use it to top the cocktail.
    Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2021
  • Indeed, for all of their fun and froth, blind items have a dark side to them.
    Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2022
  • After a three-hour dive, the sub came to the surface in a froth of bubbles.
    Katherine Long, The Seattle Times, 16 Sep. 2018
  • Some of the froth is already out of the housing market.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2023
  • From the plastic collet of the needle came a bloody froth.
    oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2019
  • The cold foam is made of cream whisked with pure pumpkin puree to create a foam froth.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 26 Oct. 2020
  • That’s not to say that all of this year’s offerings will be froth-free.
    Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2020
  • Satisfied all the air was gone - no more froth - Lefrak allowed the heart to fill with blood.
    oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2019
  • The flour is added after the yeast mixture froths, and dough hooks on the stand mixers take over the heavy work of kneading.
    Janice Steinhagen, Courant Community, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Stick a straw into the center of the froth and pour the seltzer along the straw into the glass, until the foamy head rises to, or just above, the rim of the glass.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • With prices having lost a bit of froth, now might be a good time to place a judicious bid.
    Lucy Alexander, Robb Report, 16 July 2023
  • But a word of warning: This industry is prone to froth.
    Robert Hackett, Fortune, 15 June 2019
  • And maybe the story should have stirred up that froth of conflict and attention.
    Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Cook, skimming off any froth, until lentils are soft to the touch, about 20 minutes.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Bring liquid to a gentle boil and skim froth as needed.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The market may be ignoring risks and signs of froth and excess.
    Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 9 Nov. 2021
  • The mixer will beat it into a mad froth regardless, so straight from the fridge is fine.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022
  • There’s an area of the moon that looks like a bowl of mercury droplets, and this volcanic froth may be just 100 million years old.
    Quanta Magazine, 1 Feb. 2021
  • The song list whips the audience into a Pavlovian froth.
    Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022
  • The froth has blown off tech stocks, the U.S. economy has yet to show any signs of trouble, and there has been a correction in the S&P.
    James MacKintosh, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2018
  • Using a frother, froth milk until foamy on top and milky on bottom.
    al, 18 Dec. 2019
  • The beauty award goes to Coast to Coast: gin, grappa and lemon juice tinted with fresh basil and sporting a light froth of egg white.
    Washington Post, 7 May 2021
  • Turturro, now sixty-six, is the same slim and restless New York City sidewalk denizen he’s always been, but with a softened posture and a gentle white froth bubbling through the waves of his hair.
    Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The result is that Garvey’s candidacy creates froth but does not alter the fundamentals.
    Jim Newton, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
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froth

2 of 2 verb
  • The water frothed as the waves broke along the shore.
  • The look then frothed out thanks to a sheer tulle skirt, and knee-high leather boots gave it a street-wise kick.
    Thomas Adamson, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2017
  • Combine the milk and matcha powder in a blender or a bowl, and then use the whisk to froth the mixture up.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022
  • According to Di Ruocco, the milk needs to be cold to froth it.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The narrow canal frothed like an ocean, and the canoeists were sent swimming.
    Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 3 July 2023
  • Combine the powder with hot water and froth it up with a milk of your choice.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Simply combine the milk and matcha powder in a blender or a bowl, and then use the whisk to froth the mixture up.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Then the blots and strokes broke free of story, frothing and churning on their own.
    Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • The media frothed that the video looked like propaganda from the DPRK.
    James Freeman, WSJ, 14 June 2018
  • The recipe above shares her tips on how to properly use a steaming wand to froth milk.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022
  • The white-out crowd was frothing for another blowout and U-M looked ready to roll over.
    Jamie Samuelsen, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2019
  • While blending, add the half & half and coconut cream to a medium-sized glass and froth with whisk or milk frother.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • This isn't the first time Starbucks has made its customers frothing mad over cost hikes to its menu.
    Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 10 May 2023
  • The water frothed as the salmon leapt twice, completely clearing the surface of the river.
    Monte Burke, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2017
  • Simply text a photo of your pup to the barista and your drink will come with your dog's picture on your cold foam or frothed milk.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023
  • A year without Game of Thrones already has its fans frothing at the mouth for the final season.
    Matthew Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 June 2018
  • The oat milk powder is also a great substitute for rice and helps froth up the drink nicely.
    Zinara Rathnayake, Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The ad ran for a week, frothing public interest in the subject.
    Joy Lanzendorfer, Longreads, 14 June 2018
  • Steamed and frothed milk has been used for decades to top lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, and more.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Once butter is melted, help dissolve the salt by whisking and froth up the butter in the water.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat, swirling the butter and oil, until the butter melts and stops frothing.
    Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2020
  • Shake cucumber juice briefly, without ice, to froth it up.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2018
  • For each serving, steam and froth 1/4 cup coconut milk mixture.
    Brittany Pankey, Country Living, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Pour into espresso cups and enjoy with sugar, a lemon peel, frothed milk, or as is.
    Ryan D'agostino, Popular Mechanics, 5 Nov. 2018
  • Instead, there is vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and the whole scent rests on a big fluffy note of steamed, frothed milk.
    Tynan Sinks, Allure, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Add the chocolate into the hot milk and stir with a molinillo (chocolate frothing tool) or a wire whisk.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 Apr. 2017
  • Shake vigorously for 20 seconds to froth the egg whites.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Magenta explosions of bougainvillea frothed over the kitchen’s gates and the cinder-block walls of the vacant lot next door.
    Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
  • Add the butter, which should froth and sizzle immediately—if not, return the spoon to the coals.
    Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online, 22 June 2020
  • Far below, deep blue waters are frothing with noisy waves.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2023

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