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.
  • One good lather was enough for our tester’s skin to feel as clean as a whistle.
    — Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Use just enough to get a good lather and be sure to dry your dog thoroughly.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Simply swirl a wet brush or sponge onto the soap and lather for a deep clean.
    — Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
  • So for those who prefer a thick lather, this may not be your favorite cleanser.
    — Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 15 June 2023
  • For best results, lather, leave on for three minutes, and rinse.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The bar itself is easy to grip but does lather less than some of the other picks on this list.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Massage the soap to create a gentle lather and then rinse off and pat dry.
    — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2023
  • Their lather of this shampoo is unmatched.
    — Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The creamy formula lathers, spreads, and rinses out like a dream.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • Just throw a few in the sink with whatever needs washing, then lather, rinse, and air-dry.
    — The Editors, Outside Online, 3 July 2018
  • When the airy lather rinses off, you're left with the mildest hint of something sweet and soothing.
    — Sarah Wu, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2018
  • To use a purple shampoo, wet the hair and lather on the formula.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • Apply this body wash with a shower pouf to produce double the lather.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022
  • Keep your older dog smelling great while the lather is also made to suit sensitive skin.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Clean the day away with a splash of cool water and this refreshing lather that cushions skin.
    — Southern Living, 7 May 2021
  • Simply lather in the purple shampoo, leave it in for up to two minutes, and rinse out.
    — Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Organic coconut, olive, and hemp oils blend to make a gentle and creamy lather.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • Just feed these into the next round of one-on-one interviews and lather, rinse, repeat.
    — Justin Goff, Quartz at Work, 22 Dec. 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Trump slowly worked himself into a lather.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

lather

2 of 2 verb
  • He lathered his face before shaving.
  • Time to lather up before your next trip.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The best way to use body wash is to lather it up in your slightly wet hands.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • Do not use a washcloth, sponge or loofah, just gently lather with your hands.
    — Dr. Eric Rudnick, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Scrape the fatty marrow from huge white veal bones, and lather the greasy stuff on toast.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 20 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • Just take a squirt of shampoo, lather it up, and use it to scrub away tricky messes.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Simply lather it on before bed and wake up to a soft and supple pout.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Photos show the raccoon lathered with suds, its fur plastered to his face.
    — NBC News, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Charred on the grill and lathered in a pat of butter—there’s nothing better.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • The scent is neutral but still nice and the formula is easy to lather into hair.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Women's Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The texture is often foamy or will lather into a foam when applied to your damp skin.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Gently lather the cleanser on your face by moving fingers in smooth circles.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • Khloé lathered her sister up with some lotion and got rubbing with Jonathan.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 16 Oct. 2017
  • My hair was drenched in coconut milk, my face lathered in wild turmeric and sandalwood.
    — Vasudha Rai, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2023
  • What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Parents lathered their toddlers in sunscreen, kids downed ice pops and teenagers gorged on hot pretzels.
    — Jenna Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • The bouncy, stretchy formula can be left on for a few minutes as a quick mask, lathered up as a cleanser, or both.
    — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
  • When in contact with water, this formula lathers with ease into a milky cleanser.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Don’t forget to lather on the sunscreen and perhaps bring a festive beach cruiser, just for kicks.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 29 May 2021
  • Simply wet your dog's coat, lather the shampoo bar in your hands, and apply it directly to their fur.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The unique oil-free cleanser doesn't lather much, but leaves my face feeling so fresh, so clean, so luminous, every time.
    — Patrice Grell Yursik, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Use water and soap to lather your hands for at least 20 seconds before rinsing.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • Of course, coaches lather the issue with their concerns for the ‘’well-being’’ of their players.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2021

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