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
  • Shake the jar until the milk mixture becomes foamy.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • Their flexible build slips effortlessly into your suitcase without taking up too much precious space or adding much weight, while still delivering foamy comfort for long walks, workouts, and nonstop sightseeing.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Adjective
  • Mika Abdalla’s Allie Hayes is the bubbly bestie of Season 1 lead Hannah.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • Head to Pleasanton’s Museum on Main to start this country fest-meets-everything bubbly celebration.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • The park delivers high mountain peaks, massive valley glaciers, boreal forests and sparkling lakes, along with iconic northern wildlife and the cultural heritage of the Southern Tutchone people.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • And while local flavors shine, international cuisine is also making its mark, bringing world-class culinary experiences to Bodrum’s sparkling shores.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 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
  • Cut into finger sandwiches and down with a cold glass of sweet tea or a frothy beer.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • More than 22 resident heritage breed chickens provide eggs for omelets, breakfast burritos, and frothy cocktails.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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