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sea foam

American  

noun

  1. the foam of the sea.

  2. meerschaum.


sea foam British  

noun

  1. foam formed on the surface of the sea

  2. a former name for meerschaum

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of sea foam

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

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Colombian singer Karol G wowed fashionistas with a sea foam green sheer dress that hugged her curves.

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

A slicing sheet of rain, lazily snaking smoke, ragged-edged sea foam, a bird’s wing midflap: Each is forever preserved and, here, accompanied by essays on the artist’s life, times and techniques.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

The whimsical space, which opened in early February, has sea foam green walls and handmade wooden treillage.

From New York Times Feb. 29, 2024

Head-to-toe knitwear in warm peach and sea foam projected luxury.

From Seattle Times Jan. 13, 2024

She could sit for hours with her toes in the sand, letting the sea foam come up to her ankles.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

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