sea foam

American  

noun

1. the foam of the sea.

2. meerschaum.

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sea foam British  

noun

1. foam formed on the surface of the sea

2. a former name for meerschaum

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Other Word Forms

• sea-foam adjective

Etymology

Origin of sea foam

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

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

The route: Hike to Batiquitos Lagoon, then to Moonlight State Beach, where you’ll be bathed in the scent of the flowers cascading down the steep escarpment above, including lantana, purple sea foam and prickly pear cactus blossoms.

From Los Angeles Times

The lively host with slicked back hair in a sea foam green suit.

From New York Times

A sea foam green salmon, its pellucid glass skin reflecting the light, swims upstream across the white wall.

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times