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
  • In a large bowl stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 minutes.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
  • On the Argentinean side, fierce winds rise and fall above the peaks in mountain waves, tossing up rows of thin white clouds like foamy crests.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Max initially dismisses Becky, a college dropout turned temp, as a bubbly simpleton, far below his intellectual rank.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Overall, this combination of soft, complex malt with good hop character that’s strong but not too assertively bitter is dry, spicy, fruity and highly bubbly and carbonated.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Demi Engemann preferred sparkling water, sugar-free coconut, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free pineapple and coconut cream.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 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
  • For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
    LP O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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