Lather: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used for soap bubbles on skin. However, it appears it was repeated.

• Duplicate of the first 'lather' entry.

Used broadly for describing bubbles forming on liquids, such as the head on a beer, insulation material, or even the bubbly cover on a coffee.

• The waves crashed against the shore, leaving a trail of foam.
• He ordered a cappuccino with a thick layer of foam.

Primarily used when discussing soapy water, especially in context with laundry or dishwashing.

• The sink was filled with suds after she added the dishwashing detergent.
• The laundromat had machines that left lots of suds everywhere.

Often used for the light, bubbly layer found on liquids like coffee or beer, but can sometimes imply something insubstantial or overly busy.

• She sipped the frothy top of her latte.
• His speech was all froth and no substance.

Use this when talking about creating a frothy substance from soap or shampoo on the skin or hair. It is commonly used in personal grooming and hygiene contexts.

• He worked the shampoo into a rich lather
• Make sure to lather your hands for at least 20 seconds

This phrase is typically used when referring to the act of creating foam from a liquid, such as soap or detergent. It can be used in both personal grooming and cleaning contexts.

• The soap foamed up quickly when mixed with water
• Watch the water foam up when you add the detergent

Often used informally to describe the creation of suds or bubbles with soap, commonly in washing or cleaning scenarios. It may also be used metaphorically in certain contexts.

• I need to suds up the car before rinsing it off
• She loves to suds up her dog during bath time