slathered; slathering
ˈsla-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈslat͟h-riŋ
1
: to use or spend in a wasteful or lavish manner : squander
2
a
: to spread thickly or lavishly
slathered sunscreen on her skin
b
: to spread something thickly or lavishly on
slathered her skin with sunscreen
Examples of slather in a Sentence
Verb
We ate lobster slathered with butter.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025
To top it off, slather with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
The brioche bread is slathered in peanut butter and honey on the outside, then caramelized.
—Christopher Murray
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Noun
Delicately slather on Davines OI Oil to add shine and softness to wet or dry hair without weighing it down, especially if hair is feeling extra coarse.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025
To top it off, slather with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
In short, slathering exosomes onto your face after microneedling and lasers may reduce healing time and improve skin quality.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
The brioche bread is slathered in peanut butter and honey on the outside, then caramelized.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slather. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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