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
  • 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
  • Instead of your typical liquid cleanser, try this powder alternative, which becomes a foamy lather when wet.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • In the evenings, couples make googly eyes over bubbly crust pizzas the size of truck tires.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Back in September, Elizabeth made a sparkling entrance at the National Television Awards in London, England.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The worrying thing for England right now is that, just as Tuchel said, none of their attacking players apart from Kane are in sparkling form.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 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
  • Hilarity, hijinks, heartbreak, and hope ensue over the course of 10 frothy, fast-moving episodes.
    Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), and blend until combined but not yet frothy, 5–10 seconds.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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