Pronunciation: /əˈfoʊm/
adjective Covered with foam or froth
A1 The baby's bath water was afoam with bubbles.
A2 She stirred the hot chocolate until it was afoam on top.
B1 The waves crashed onto the shore, leaving the water afoam.
B2 The barista skillfully created a cappuccino with afoam milk design.
C1 The champagne was poured into the glass, creating afoam at the top.
C2 The expert baker's meringue was perfectly afoam and glossy.
adverb In a foamy or frothy manner
A1 The dog ran afoam with excitement.
A2 She stirred the potion until it was afoam.
B1 The river was afoam with white rapids.
B2 The barista skillfully made the cappuccino afoam with frothy milk.
C1 The chef expertly prepared the dessert, leaving it afoam with whipped cream.
C2 The ocean waves crashed against the rocks, leaving the water afoam.
formal The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving them afoam with white froth.
informal After shaking the soda can, it sprayed everywhere and left the floor afoam.
slang The barista made my latte extra fancy with afoam on top.
figurative Her mind was afoam with ideas and inspiration after attending the creativity workshop.
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