sea foam
Americannoun
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foam formed on the surface of the sea
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a former name for meerschaum
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sea foam
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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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 lively host with slicked back hair in a sea foam green suit.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
A sea foam green salmon, its pellucid glass skin reflecting the light, swims upstream across the white wall.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
Occasionally sea foam broke across the boats and water washed through their cockpits.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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