lathery

Definition of latherynext
as in foamy
covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam the lathery crests of the waves washed up and down the sandy beach

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Adjective
  • An oceanside inlet dubbed Thunder Hole explodes with a plume of foamy surf as waves beat the shore.
    Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • When butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • Its infusion of natural tangerine and vanilla flavors offers an elevated take on plain bubbly water.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • Investors in the bubbly stock market seem to be betting that Warsh and his colleagues will ultimately hold off a rate rise.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
    Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • With the sparkling Sun in your 6th House of Work quincunxing Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, your methods and self-presentation may need a smart adjustment.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Scrub the day away with this gentle sudsy soap, which comes in multiple scents (including fragrance free) and sizes, and is great even as the kids grow.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • From an axe to a sudsy bar of soap, the thing that appears on each cover is drawn from a story, poem, or essay in the issue and could be recognizable anywhere.
    Kei Lim June 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • His look also stands out due to his unique and frothy red beard, and colorful tattoos across his entire torso.
    Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026
  • The bold bedroom trends of the past 10 years—think high-glam furniture, frothy bedding, and stark color schemes—are giving way to simpler and softer rooms with an emphasis on warmth.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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