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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
Rinse your hands with clean water to remove any loose debris, apply enough soap to make a good lather, and scrub all surfaces, including between fingers, under fingernails and above wrists. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Notes of orange, grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon bring a burst of sunny citrus to every lather, while ingredients like vitamin C, chamomile, ginseng, ginger, and vitamin B5 nourish and revitalize the skin. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
In practice, the actual drama is alternatingly lathered and spread thin across the movie’s runtime. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 Remember, you can get sunburned on overcast days, so lather up the sunblock. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Aug. 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
  • The machine-washable sneakers have a soft, suede-like finish and bouncy foam insoles for extra cushioning.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The construction pairs adjustable foam with pocket coils, which iSense says combines familiar hybrid components with the option for each sleeper to adjust how firm or soft their side feels.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of foam
Noun
  • But Haslem was dripping sweat after the Heat’s training camp practices this week at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • New Atlas recently covered an experimental smart ring developed at UC San Diego that goes beyond optical sensing entirely, analysing sweat for biomarkers including glucose and ketones.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweat
Verb
  • The Sox move on to Cleveland while the Cubs come home to lick their wounds.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Bombers beat the Red Sox 9-2 in Game 2 after winning the series opening game 9-0, sending New England’s hardball heroes home to lick their wounds until next spring.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lick
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a swell from Hurricane Rachel is expected to bring elevated surf of 5 to 6 feet to area beaches on Tuesday through Thursday, according to the weather service forecast.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rachel’s swells are expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip-current conditions off Mexico’s coast, the NHC warned.
    — Fabiola Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • 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
  • An intruder pressed a knife to Beatty's neck, wrapped her face in tape, lashed her to a bed and assaulted her for hours.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The clearest moment came when one of the largest open models in the world ran at full precision on one of our servers, while the dominant platform needed two lashed together for the same job.
    — Piotr Tomasik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of lash
Noun
  • The aircraft plunged thousands of feet in two minutes, causing panic and forcing the flight to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After roughly two days of investigation, police informed the public the entire panic was driven by a hoax.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of panic
Verb
  • In whipping rain and wind in New Jersey, the New York Giants held on for a 12-7 win in their first game since quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Castro whips her head around and follows him, punching him in the back.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
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“Lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lather. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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