lather

Example Sentences

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The apes picked leaves, chewed them into a green-white lather, and rubbed the substance onto their arms and legs.

From Science Magazine • May 1, 2024

Natural emulsifiers, such as xanthan gum and cetyl alcohol, are sometimes used to prevent organic shampoo from separating and enhance its soapy lather.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

“Marvin’s Room,” “Shot for Me” and “HYFR” also stood out as the star worked his fans into a collective lather.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023

She will lather with this pebbled lump until nothing remains.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2023

He looked at his face carefully in the glass, put a big dab of lather on each cheek-bone.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway