lather

noun
UK: /ˈlæð.ər/
US: /ˈlæð.ɚ/

  1. A mass of small bubbles formed when soap is mixed with water.

    1. He worked the soap into a rich lather before shaving his beard.
    2. The washing machine created so much lather that it overflowed onto the floor.

Synonyms

froth foam suds
lather verb

  1. To produce lather, usually with soap and water.

    1. Lather the soap well to clean your hands effectively now.
    2. She lathered the shampoo into her hair, enjoying the fragrant scent.

  2. To cover something with lather.

    1. He lathered his face before shaving in the morning usually.
    2. The barber carefully lathered the client's neck for a smooth shave.
lather phrasal-verb

  1. To apply or produce lather to something.

    1. He lathered up his face before beginning to shave closely.
    2. She lathered herself up with sunscreen before going to the beach this summer.

  2. To criticize someone severely.

    1. The media began to lather into the politician after the scandal spread out.
    2. The coach proceeded to lather into the team after their disappointing performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lather" is /ˈlæð.ər/ in British English and /ˈlæð.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lather": froth, foam, suds.

Example usage of "lather": "He worked the soap into a rich lather before shaving his beard.". More examples on the page.