lather
noun
foam or froth made by a detergent, especially soap, when stirred or rubbed in water, as by a brush used in shaving or by hands in washing.
is lathering
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present progressiveof lather (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As the sun’s rays begin to penetrate the morning clouds, Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan is lathering up with protective lotion all over his face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2021
There are few moments in a man's day when his brain is more contemplative than during that brief space when he is lathering his face, preparatory to shaving.
From The Intrusion of Jimmy by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
