Pronunciation: /slæðər/
noun a thick layer or coating of something
A1 I like to slather butter on my toast.
A2 She always puts a thick slather of mayo on her sandwiches.
B1 The recipe calls for a generous slather of barbecue sauce on the ribs.
B2 The chef expertly slathered the steak with a savory herb butter before grilling.
C1 The spa offers a luxurious treatment where they slather your body in moisturizing oils.
C2 The artist slathered paint onto the canvas with bold, expressive strokes.
verb to spread or smear thickly or generously
A1 She likes to slather butter on her toast.
A2 He slathered sunscreen all over his body before going to the beach.
B1 The chef slathered barbecue sauce on the ribs before grilling them.
B2 The spa offers a luxurious treatment where they slather your body in moisturizing oils.
C1 The politician was known to slather compliments on his colleagues to gain their favor.
C2 The artist slathered paint onto the canvas with bold, sweeping strokes.
formal She decided to slather sunscreen on her skin before going out in the sun.
informal I always slather butter on my toast in the morning.
slang Let's slather some sauce on these ribs before we throw them on the grill.
figurative The politician tried to slather compliments on the audience to win their favor.
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