lathery

Definition of latherynext
as in foamy
covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam the lathery crests of the waves washed up and down the sandy beach

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Adjective
  • Sours are classically shaken with egg whites to give them a foamy top.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • When the butter is foamy, add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Offering festive sparkles courtesy of club soda and bubbly wine plus a dose of spa vibes via floral Lillet Blanc, fresh basil or mint, and slices of cucumber and citrus, this low-ABV cocktail recipe is as invigorating as a spring morning.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Some are high in caffeine or contain sugar, like at Starbucks or Dunkin’; but others are caffeine-free, like Panera’s new additions; while Sonic’s are either bubbly or flat.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The satirical elements, the rhythm of the show, and the sparkling performances of our cast and guest stars have always had a comedic bent.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Scrub the day away with this gentle sudsy soap, which comes in multiple scents (including fragrance free) and sizes, and is great even as the kids grow.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • From an axe to a sudsy bar of soap, the thing that appears on each cover is drawn from a story, poem, or essay in the issue and could be recognizable anywhere.
    Kei Lim June 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spoken words, brisk rhythms, and the pleasurable frictions of dissonance all remained frothy and intact.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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