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

Bathers sit on stone slabs under mosaic tiles, lather with traditional black soap and wash with scalding water from plastic buckets.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

She will lather with this pebbled lump until nothing remains.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2023

He wouldn’t be shaved with lather from the common cup.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith