lather

Meanings

• noun

  A thick, rich, and often foamy substance formed when a solid or powder is rubbed into water or onto a surface and worked up into a froth.

  - "He applied lather to his face before shaving."
  - "The barber spread lather on the customer's face."

• verb transitive

  To cover or coat (something) with a thick, rich, or foamy substance.

  - "The dog lathered itself after a swim."
  - "The mechanic lathered the engine with grease."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈlæðɚ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈlæðɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lather
bather , lathered , rather , slather

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Variants

List of all variants of lather that leads to same result
lather , lathers , lathery , lathered , latherer , latherers , lathering , get in a lather , in a lather , work oneself into a lather

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Etymology

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Old English hlāthor, from hlāthan to smear, rub.

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Trivia

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1. Lather is used in the production of certain types of beer.

2. The term 'lathered up' is often used to describe someone who is very excited or agitated.

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Related Concepts

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1. soap: Soap is a common ingredient used to create lather when washing or cleaning.

2. foam: Foam is a type of lather that forms when air is introduced into a liquid.

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Culture

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Lather is commonly used in various daily activities such as shaving, washing dishes, and cleaning. It is also used in cosmetics and personal care products. In literature, lather has been used metaphorically to describe a state of agitation or excitement.

How to Memorize "lather"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bar of soap being rubbed between your hands, creating a rich, thick lather.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lather' with the sensation of a smooth, soapy foam on your skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lather, Rinse, Repeat' to remember the steps involved in washing or cleaning.

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