Thesaurus results for LATHERY

lathery

adjective

Definition of lathery

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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Loved by podiatrists, nurses, and travel writers alike, Asics makes great travel shoes, including these sporty sneakers with an extra foamy sole.

— Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of foamy

Adjective

The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Leo confides in the shark to process a confusing world until the spirited and bubbly au pair Anya (Bakalova) bursts into their lives.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

For short-term storage of white and sparkling wines, use your refrigerator.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

Definition of sparkling

Adjective

Friendships were forged over sudsy beverages — often, for us, in the form of a Mexican Chocolate Stout or the Citrus Paradisi IPA.

— Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
John Tufts Five Indiana breweries floated their way to the sudsy top of the 2026 World Beer Cup, earning gold, silver and bronze medal distinctions at this year's international event.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of sudsy

Adjective

But perhaps venom’s most consequential gift hangs in the frothy saliva of the Gila monster.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
Cool, icy, and tangy, this blender dessert whirls buttermilk, ice, and honey into a sweet, frothy cloud of a frappe perfect for hot summer nights.

— Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026

Definition of frothy

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