sea foam

noun

1. the foam of the sea.
2. meerschaum ( def 1 ).

sea foam

noun

1. foam formed on the surface of the sea
2. See meerschaum
   a former name for meerschaum

Other Words From

• sea-foam adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea foam¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

Tropical cyclone Oswald has produced a blanketing of sea foam in parts of Queensland, Australia.

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But I shall never forget that "pillar of cloud by day," standing out in the sunshine, white as marble or sea foam.

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The Onondagas say that the Indians are made from red earth and the white men from sea-foam.

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It is the test for caramels, soft butter scotch, sea foam, and many other candies.

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A tall, old man stood at the prow, with streaming hair and beard, white as sea-foam.

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Paphian; a reference to Paphos in Cyprus where Aphrodit first set foot after her birth from sea foam.

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