1. forming or producing a foam or froth, especially from soap and water
2. covering with lather or foam
3. beating or whipping severely
Usage: informal

1. the action of forming or applying lather

Examples

• She was lathering the soap between her hands.
• The shampoo is lathering well in the warm water.
• He spent several minutes lathering his face before shaving.
• The horse was lathering with sweat after the race.
• The coach was lathering the players for their poor performance.
• Good lathering requires the right water temperature.
• The soap produced rich lathering in the soft water.