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 butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
  • Squishy, slimy, foamy sensory toys are all the rage right now, from NeeDoh to squishy dumplings.
    Parents, Parents, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until peaches are bubbly and crust is golden.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until mixture is bubbly around the edges and pork chops are done, about 50 minutes.
    Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • The life and soul of the party, or the sober companion quietly nursing sparkling water.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 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
  • That would get in the way of the frothy nature the storytelling aims for.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026
  • Like the best summer reads, this novel combines frothy romance and will-they-won't-they tension in equal measure.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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