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noun

ˈla-t͟hər How to pronounce lather (audio)
Definition of lathernext
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as in foam
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid she worked the shampoo into a lather before rubbing it into the dog's coat

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as in sweat
a state of nervous or irritated concern he worked himself into a lather waiting for the results of the test

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lather

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verb

as in to lick
to strike repeatedly the farmer lathered the recalcitrant mule

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Recent Examples of lather
Noun
Just add water, and you’re left with a luxurious liquid that produces a dense lather. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Charles seemed highly strung and petulant, getting himself in a lather about the loss of a cufflink just before the pre-wedding ball at Buckingham Palace. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Verb
The bouncy, stretchy formula can be left on for a few minutes as a quick mask, lathered up as a cleanser, or both. — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026 White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lather
  1. foam
  2. sweat
  3. lick
  4. surf
  5. huff
  6. lash
  7. panic
  8. whip
Noun
  • These fun masks foam up on the skin to remove dirt, oil, debris, and other pollutants that can clog your pores.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • John Nurse used hula hoops, spray insulation foam, and the chassis of a 1979 Honda Odyssey ATV to build a dragon based on his 10-year-old's direction.
    — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of foam
Noun
  • Sleeping on your stomach or side presses your face into a pillowcase full of oil, sweat and product residue, which can clog pores, cause breakouts and eventually contribute to wrinkles.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Even worse than high temperatures is high humidity, which prevents sweat from evaporating and cooling the body.
    — Scott McFetridge, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweat
Verb
  • Later, a woman protractedly licks blue ice cream from a cone, her attempts thwarted by ferocious gusts of wind and sand.
    — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Griffin diligently washes his hands after his dogs lick them, especially before picking up a slice of pizza.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lick
Noun
  • The shoreline and break at Seabright Beach are relatively steep, with heavy surf that breaks close to shore, the state parks said.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Williams went viral for his dramatic July 25 rescue of Nathaniel Rai, who was caught in the treacherous surf.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of surf
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Verb
  • Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday after lashing the state without making landfall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Holmes attempted to ask a follow-up, but Trump lashed out at her.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lash
Noun
  • The move set off a panic rush for tax and legal advice, and a scramble for cash to meet the bill.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Yohanna Embu, who lives in Sikka, said people ran in a panic to higher ground.
    — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of panic
Verb
  • Stidham whipped a pass to Pat Bryant on a comeback route for 15 yards on the game’s first play.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The team – last minute – got the recipe, sourced quahogs and whipped them up.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
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