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
  • The line is made with a foamy cushion that not only looks stylish but also keeps your feet supported on long walking days.
    Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Polar bears, for example, share intense, muzzle-to-muzzle, foamy kisses.
    Susan Spencer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The bubbly skin is crisp and smoke-laden from the grill, while the flesh beneath remains supple and yielding.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Colorado baseball fans, used to seeing sparkling plays, first by Nolan Arenado, and then by McMahon, could be in for more acrobatics at third base.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Curiosity widens as the sparkling Sun activates your 9th House of Travel and Exploration, inviting you to stretch your beliefs and seek perspective beyond familiar comfort zones.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 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
  • Though not fragrant, its frothy spring flowers attract pollinators, and some varieties offer interesting foliage.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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