English dictionary
lather
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
noun
- the froth produced by soaps or detergents
noun
- a workman who puts up laths
noun
- agitation resulting from active worry
verb
- rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
verb
- exude sweat or lather
verb
- form a lather
verb
- beat severely with a whip or rod
Example sentences
don't get in a stew
he's in a sweat about exams
this unfit horse lathers easily
The shaving cream lathered
The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced