Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lather

noun, verb
/ˈlæðər/
Definition
A mass of bubbles produced by the reaction of soap or detergent with water.
Examples
  • She applied soap to her hands and began to lather it up.
  • After a few minutes of scrubbing, a thick lather formed in the basin.
Meaning
To create a frothy or bubbly substance, often as a part of washing or cleansing.
Synonyms
  • foam
  • froth
  • bubbles