lather: Meaning and Definition of

lath•er

1. foam or froth made by a detergent, esp. soap, when stirred or rubbed in water, as by a brush used in shaving or by hands in washing.
2. foam or froth formed in profuse sweating, as on a horse.
3. a state of excitement, agitation, nervous tension, or the like: He was in a lather over my delay.

1. to form a lather: a soap that lathers well.
2. to become covered with lather, as a horse.

1. to apply lather to; cover with lather: He lathered his face before shaving.
2. to beat or whip.

lath•er

1. a worker who puts up laths.