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.
lathering
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present participleof lather.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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So, thanks to my time in the scanner, I am now far more enthusiastic about lathering sunscreen all over my body - rather than only on my face.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Hers is a labor-intensive process, teasing out the dough, lathering on the praline filling, and then letting the cakes rest and rise for several hours.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
Other water-saving actions include turning off the shower/faucet while lathering or brushing teeth and installing a greywater recycling system.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 25, 2023
Q: I find that applying Noxzema to itchy scalp bumps about five minutes before showering and then lathering with a dandruff shampoo really helps relieve the itch and reduce the bumps.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
I’d just started lathering up my hair when I got nailed by the other side of yesterday’s death flash, the one that had dropped me to my knees outside Ted’s church.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
