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.
lathers
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present tense formof lather (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Now he says he's frightened by the sun and lathers himself up in SPF before even thinking about stepping outdoors.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
And cosmetic companies were captivated by its miracle properties: It foams in toothpaste, moisturizes soaps and lathers in shampoo.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2020
And cosmetic companies, which were shifting away from animal- or petroleum-based ingredients, were captivated by its miracle properties: It foams in toothpaste and shaving gel, moisturizes soaps and lathers in shampoo.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2020
When the other voices are not enough, Smith pulls a hoarse yell from somewhere near his sternum and lathers out his judgment.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 18, 2018
"Whenever highborn girls came into the shop with their lathers, my master told me I was to bend the knee, and speak only when they spoke to me, and call them m’lady."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
