How to Use lather in a Sentence

lather

1 of 2 noun

• The soap and water formed a lot of lather.
• The soap and water formed a lather.
• Just run the bar down the hair shaft, lather, and rinse.
  — Meirav Devash, Allure, 15 Oct. 2018
• Just apply it to wet hair, and use your fingers to work the lather from the roots to the ends.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 May 2022
• When the clothes finally emerged, the crowd was in a lather.
  — Cam Wolf, GQ, 20 Mar. 2018
• So circle ‘round the campfire, lather on the DEET, and lean in close.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2022
• Hatch was born in 1934 and grew up in Pittsburgh, the son of a metal lather.
  — Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Apr. 2022
• Cindie Allen-Stewart swears by the lather to take the redness and heat out of the summer sun.
  — Natalie Dreier, ajc, 29 June 2018
• Use just enough to get a good lather and be sure to dry your dog thoroughly.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
• When the airy lather rinses off, you're left with the mildest hint of something sweet and soothing.
  — Sarah Wu, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2018
• Massage the soap to create a gentle lather and then rinse off and pat dry.
  — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2023
• It lathers really well, even if the skin isn’t that wet.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 May 2023
• To use a purple shampoo, wet the hair and lather on the formula.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2020
• Work the lather through the brush hairs then rinse well, squeeze out the remaining water and allow to air-dry.
  — Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2021
• Just throw a few in the sink with whatever needs washing, then lather, rinse, and air-dry.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 3 July 2018
• So for those who prefer a thick lather, this may not be your favorite cleanser.
  — Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 15 June 2023
• To use, simply pour a small amount of the powder into wet hands and work it into a lather.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
• Use saddle bar soap or paste and a small amount of water to create a lather and sponge it over the saddle.
  — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
• Pro Tip: The angled and narrow tip of the bar allows for the product to get close to the hair root to generate the lather right there at the scalp.
  — Lynn Redmile, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2020
• The creamy formula lathers, spreads, and rinses out like a dream.
  — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
• Wet the bar and rub it into your hands to create a lather, then apply to your roots and cleanse as normal.
  — Chiara Butler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
• Don’t forget to spread that lather to the backs of your hands up to your wrists, between your fingers, and under your nails.
  — NBC News, 18 Dec. 2019
• This shampoo is easy to use and lathers well, leaving your dog looking and smelling fresh for days.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
• The annual hot stove — which whips fans into a lather, leading them to the ticket booth — has grown cold to the touch.
  — Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2022
• The mousse goes on with a thick and rich lather, as opposed to a more liquid-y or bubbly gel option.
  — Talia Abbas, SELF, 4 Sep. 2019
• Work up a good lather and scrub your hands, fingers and under your nails for at least 20 seconds.
  — Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021
• Clean the day away with a splash of cool water and this refreshing lather that cushions skin.
  — Southern Living, 7 May 2021
• If that does help, use this product at least twice per week to see results, and leave the lather on your head for a few minutes.
  — Alexandra Frost, Health, 22 June 2023
• Lesley told me how: Wet yourhands, pour soap into your palm and rub to create a lather.
  — Karina Bland, azcentral, 4 Mar. 2020
• This shampoo bar lathers and works just as well without the extra packaging and space taken in the shower.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024

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lather

2 of 2 verb

• He lathered his face before shaving.
• The best way to use body wash is to lather it up in your slightly wet hands.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
• Just lather the bar up to get rid of dirt and grime, and start repairing from the roots down.
  — Jess Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
• Alex recoiled when the blue paint was lathered on his hand.
  — Dylan McGuinness, courant.com, 27 June 2017
• Feel free to lather it on your legs, bum, stomach, and arms.
  — Christie Calucchia, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2020
• The cream texture doesn't lather up too much, but a small amount still goes a long way.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
• Use a palm-full of the shampoo or less to lather once, and then rinse with warm water.
  — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2017
• Scrape the fatty marrow from huge white veal bones, and lather the greasy stuff on toast.
  — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 Nov. 2020
• Next, turn off the water and start lathering up with soap.
  — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 4 Mar. 2020
• Men need to dip the brush into very hot water first, apply the soap to the brush and only then lather their faces.
  — Lisa Morrow, CNN, 15 Nov. 2021
• Simply lather it on before bed and wake up to a soft and supple pout.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• Apply a walnut-sized amount and lather it through your hair.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• The scent is neutral but still nice and the formula is easy to lather into hair.
  — Kaleigh Fasanella, Women's Health, 1 Sep. 2023
• Some men love the ritual of the badger brush and lathering up, etc.).
  — Ellen Warren, chicagotribune.com, 2 July 2018
• Trump quickly got lathered up about the media’s hypocrisy.
  — James Hohmann, Washington Post, 15 May 2017
• Trump quickly got lathered up about the media's hypocrisy.
  — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 15 May 2017
• Do not use a washcloth, sponge or loofah, just gently lather with your hands.
  — Dr. Eric Rudnick, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2020
• Wet your dog down and then lather the shampoo all over their body, being sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• For best results, lather your dog in this shampoo and then keep it on his skin for up to five minutes.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2022
• Photos show the raccoon lathered with suds, its fur plastered to his face.
  — NBC News, 2 Aug. 2019
• The flag bearer for the island nation in the South Pacific was shirtless and lathered up in a healthy amount of oil.
  — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, 9 Feb. 2018
• Add a few drops to your bath or lather your skin post-shower to feel like your best self instantly.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Take note, this shampoo may not lather as much as others.
  — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 8 Dec. 2022
• Of course, coaches lather the issue with their concerns for the ‘’well-being’’ of their players.
  — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2021
• The texture is often foamy or will lather into a foam when applied to your damp skin.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
• Dawson climbed down from the toilet, hopped onto the stool, pumped way too much soap, and lathered an enormous pile of bubbles in the sink.
  — Caroline Van Hemert, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2020
• Rather than lather up my skin with SPF 50 every two hours, this was a great way to both stay cool and avoid exposure to harsh rays.
  — Mitch Breton, Outside Online, 6 Sep. 2020
• Don’t forget to lather on the sunscreen and perhaps bring a festive beach cruiser, just for kicks.
  — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 May 2021
• Khloé lathered her sister up with some lotion and got rubbing with Jonathan.
  — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 16 Oct. 2017
• After lathering, sit with the beer-egg mixture soaking your hair for five minutes and then rinse thoroughly—voila!
  — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024