Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slather
verb
/ˈslæðər/
Definition
To spread or apply something thickly or liberally, often used in relation to food spreads or coatings.
Examples
- She decided to slather peanut butter on her toast for breakfast.
- During the picnic, we slathered the burgers with barbecue sauce.
- He loves to slather his pancakes in maple syrup.
Meaning
The act of applying a substance, such as butter or sauce, in a generous or excessive manner.
Synonyms
- Spread
- Slop
- Apply
- Smear
