Froth refers to a light, foamy or bubbly substance that forms on top of liquid. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is insubstantial or lacking in importance.
Usage examples
The barista skillfully frothed the milk for my latte, creating a beautiful and perfect layer of froth on top.
The waves crashed against the shore, forming foamy froth as they sprayed in the air.
After pouring the beer into the glass, it developed a thick layer of froth on top, enhancing its appearance and taste.
The detergent created a frothy mixture when agitated with water, producing lots of bubbles and froth.
The baker spread a generous amount of froth on top of the cake, giving it an airy and light texture.
Just find an actor capable of frothing at the mouth while delivering diabolical ultimatums to the out - smarted police, and the movies wrote themselves. (dvdtalk.com)
Single - cup coffee brewers now start at about $ 50 but can cost as much as $ 800 for models that make barista - worthy espresso drinks with frothed milk and shut themselves off. (reuters.com)
Another sign of froth in European sovereign debt is described by Peter Tchir, a credit - market veteran who heads TF Market Advisors: Spain's bonds due 2023 yield 3.68 %, just a hair above the 3.60 % from Apple «s (AAPL) bond due 2023 issued in its then - record $ 17 billion offering to fund its share buyback. (news-to-use.com)