Definition of Lather
Lather
La·ther
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A frothy or foamy substance, especially soap suds.
e.g. She worked up a rich lather with the shampoo and warm water.
(noun)
(informal) a state of great nervousness, agitation, and excitement;
e.g. They were all in a lather upon hearing the news of the celebrity's arrival.
(verb)
to cause the formation of a mass of white froth or bubbles by rubbing soap, detergent, or a similar substance against a surface with water;
e.g. She started to lather the dirty clothes in hot water.
(verb)
to spread generous amounts of something onto a surface;
e.g. He started to lather the sauce onto his food.
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