Pronunciation: /ˈlæðər/
noun a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, typically when agitated in water
A1 She applied lather to her face before shaving.
A2 The soap created a thick lather when mixed with water.
B1 The barber worked up a rich lather before starting the shave.
B2 The luxurious shaving cream produced a creamy lather for a smooth shave.
C1 The artisanal soap created a fragrant lather that enveloped the bathroom.
C2 The high-quality shaving brush helped to create a dense lather for a perfect shave.
verb to cover or coat with lather; to produce lather
A1 I lathered soap on my hands before washing them.
A2 She lathered shampoo in her hair and rinsed it out.
B1 The chef lathered butter on the bread before toasting it.
B2 He lathered shaving cream on his face before using the razor.
C1 The car wash attendant lathered the vehicle with soap before rinsing it off.
C2 The spa attendant lathered the client's body with scented oils during the massage.
formal After applying the soap, he worked up a rich lather before shaving.
informal Make sure to lather up with plenty of soap before jumping in the pool.
slang I love how this body wash lathers so well, it's like a foam party in the shower!
figurative The chef's words seemed to lather on endlessly, like a never-ending stream of praise for his own cooking skills.
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