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lather

[ˈlæðər]

lather Definition

  • 1a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, washing powder, etc. when mixed with water
  • 2a state of agitation or nervous excitement

Using lather: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lather" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He worked up a lather washing the car.

  • Example

    The horse was in a lather after the race.

  • Example

    She was in a lather about the meeting.

lather Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lather

Phrases with lather

  • in a state of agitation or nervous excitement

    Example

    He was in a lather over the news.

  • to become very agitated or upset about something

    Example

    He worked himself into a lather over the mistake.

  • lather, rinse, repeat

    a set of instructions that are often used humorously to describe a repetitive process

    Example

    To use this shampoo, lather, rinse, and repeat.

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Summary: lather in Brief

The term 'lather' [ˈlæðər] refers to a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, washing powder, etc. when mixed with water. It can also mean a state of agitation or nervous excitement, as in 'She was in a lather about the meeting.' Phrases like 'in a lather' and 'work oneself into a lather' denote states of agitation, while 'lather, rinse, repeat' is a humorous instruction for a repetitive process.

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