What does lather mean?
Lather means (countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water..
Lather
/ˈlɑː.ðə/ · noun
Meaning
(countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
- (countable, uncountable) Foam from profuse sweating, as of a horse.
- (countable) A state of agitation.
- (transitive) To cover with lather.
- (transitive) To beat or whip.
- (intransitive) To form lather or froth, as a horse does when profusely sweating.
Example Sentences
Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed.
I lathered my body with lavender-scented soap.
I woke Corporal Honda to see to the horse. Heavily lathered and breathing hard, it had obviously come a long way at high speed.
Synonyms for lather
Antonyms for lather
Related Words
Word Forms
- lathers
- lathering
- lathered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lather?
Common synonyms include suds, soap suds, spume, foam.
What is the opposite of lather?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lather in a sentence?
Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed.
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