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 rolling green meadows, delicate white and yellow flowers blossom on cliffs above the foamy surf of the Indian Ocean during the monsoon between July and September.
    Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to foamy urine, more significant proteinuria can manifest as swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, and belly.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Zoey’s Spirit Blades capture the playful energy of the bubbly fan-favorite, while Rumi’s Four Tiger Sword features a pearlescent foam blade and hilt fit for a fearless leader.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Aubreigh was well known and loved in the community, especially for her outgoing and bubbly personality.
    Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Alani Nu Energy Drink Variety Packs Powering up your day with Alani Nu's sparkling energy drink is a little more affordable this month when cases of 18 are $6 off.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The third Refresher drink is Dunkin’s Blush Spritz Refresher, topped with sparkling water for an even more bubbly, refreshing sip.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 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
  • When valuations are stretched and sentiment is frothy, there is a stronger chance for pullbacks to be more severe.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
  • In winter, the frothy surf turns to soft, lapping waves and camels lumber down the mountain for a dip.
    Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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