slather

1 of 2

noun

slath·​er ˈsla-t͟hər 

: a great quantity

—often used in plural

slather

2 of 2

verb

slathered; slathering ˈsla-t͟hə-riŋ 

ˈslat͟h-riŋ

transitive verb

1

: to use or spend in a wasteful or lavish manner : squander

2

a

: to spread thickly or lavishly

slathered sunscreen on her skin

b

: to spread something thickly or lavishly on

slathered her skin with sunscreen

Examples of slather in a Sentence

Verb

We ate lobster slathered with butter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream $67 $47 Amazon When winter dryness comes along, slather on Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream to ensure your skin stays plump and smooth. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024

The Body Oil has the same alluring concoction of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris notes so your loved ones can slather said notes all over their bodies—oo la la. —Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024

Verb

Nostalgic pink Christmas decor is trending this year, and is the ultimate holiday trend to try for anyone who loves a chewy sugar cookie slathered with a generous helping of colorful frosting. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024

Infamously, Capitol producer Dave Dexter Jr. slathered cavernous echo over a bunch of Beatles tracks in the U.S. —Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1