Definition of lather

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • lather is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • lather is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • lather is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of lather


  • beat severely with a whip or rod (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. flog
    2. lash
    3. slash
    4. strap
    5. trounce
    6. welt
    7. whip
  • agitation resulting from active worry (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fret
    2. stew
    3. sweat
    4. swither
  • the froth produced by soaps or detergents (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. soapsuds
    2. suds
  • rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. soap
  • a workman who puts up laths (noun)
  • exude sweat or lather (verb)

    Examples

    1. this unfit horse lathers easily
  • form a lather (verb)

    Examples

    1. The shaving cream lathered
  • the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse) (noun)

See definition of lather in Merriam Webster