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
  • Squishy, slimy, foamy sensory toys are all the rage right now, from NeeDoh to squishy dumplings.
    Parents, Parents, 6 June 2026
  • Each shoe features a plush, foamy insole that gives it a cloud-like feel, according to several shoppers.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • And some of us know that a crisp, bubbly ginger ale is by far the best drink at 36,000 feet.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Davies is older now, so perhaps that bubbly side will not return.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • For years, the top theory was that water came to our planet via comets — objects made of frozen matter that orbit the sun, often decorated with sparkling tails.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2026
  • The Loutrel receives rave reviews for its sparkling cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and careful attention to details that make the stay feel super special.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 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
  • Cut into finger sandwiches and down with a cold glass of sweet tea or a frothy beer.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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