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
  • When the butter is foamy, add the ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon garam masala.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Propelled by waves, seawater funnels through narrow slots in the rocks, filling the natural pool with frothy, bubbly water heated by the sun.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted on top, the edges are bubbly, and the center is hot.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 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
  • Coffee selections shift with the seasons, as in a frothy, summery shakerato that pulls sweetness from agave rather than sugar, or a sultry banana bread latte.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The long-lasting, frothy-looking flowers keep going all summer long, well into late fall.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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