Noun styrofoam has 1 sense

1. Styrofoam - a light resilient foam of polystyrene
   --₁ is a kind of polystyrene; foam
   

Styrofoam

Definition:

A lightweight, rigid foam material typically made from polystyrene, commonly used for insulation, packaging, and crafting.

Senses:

1. Noun:

   1. A brand name for expanded polystyrene foam, used as an insulating material in construction and as packaging material.

   2. The expanded polystyrene foam itself.

Usages:

• Popular Usage:

  Styrofoam is commonly used in the packaging industry due to its lightweight and excellent cushioning properties.

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• Local Usage:

  In many coastal regions, styrofoam is used to make floats for fishing nets due to its buoyancy and durability.

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Sample Sentences:

• The fragile items were securely packed in styrofoam to prevent any damage during transportation.
• I love crafting with styrofoam; it's easy to shape and paint.
• During the beach clean-up, we found large pieces of styrofoam washed ashore.