sea foam
Americannoun
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foam formed on the surface of the sea
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a former name for meerschaum
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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 whimsical space, which opened in early February, has sea foam green walls and handmade wooden treillage.
From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024
The following day after flood waters receded, cars had to move through the dense sea foam left behind.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
The bay is beginning to sparkle with the morning's light—black eddies glowing golden in their creases, sea foam blushing chrysanthemum.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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