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slather

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slather /ˈslæðɚ/ verb
slathers; slathered; slathering
slather
/ˈslæðɚ/
verb
slathers; slathered; slathering
Learner's definition of SLATHER
[+ object]
: to cover (something) with a thick layer of a liquid, cream, etc.给…厚厚地涂抹
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slather

1 of 2

noun

slath·​er ˈsla-t͟hər How to pronounce slather (audio)
: a great quantity
often used in plural

slather

2 of 2

verb

slathered; slathering ˈsla-t͟hə-riŋ How to pronounce slather (audio)
ˈslat͟h-riŋ

transitive verb

1
: to use or spend in a wasteful or lavish manner : squander
2
a
: to spread thickly or lavishly
slathered sunscreen on her skin
b
: to spread something thickly or lavishly on
slathered her skin with sunscreen

Example Sentences

Verb We ate lobster slathered with butter.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Instead, a detached slather of acrylic paint hangs directly on the wall. Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022 Lock in the nutrients and slather on the IT Cosmetics Confidence-in-a-Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer before bed to keep fine lines at bay. Brittany Vincent, SELF, 13 Mar. 2022 Or brie, prosciutto and a slather of honey on a crostini. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 25 June 2021 Where would a hot dog be without that ubiquitous squirt of ketchup or a ham sandwich without a slather of mayonnaise? Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Mar. 2021 The waffles get a drizzle of pure maple syrup on top and a slather of maple butter inside. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 Mar. 2021 Enjoy the biscuits warm, with a slather of butter, served alongside some eggs or, for the ultimate leftover treat, break open a biscuit to build a slider-sized, but also superior, turkey sandwich. Grant Melton, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2020 The roll has a rival for my affection: slices of brioche, stacked Once Upon a Mattress-style on a plate with a rich slather of chicken liver pâté and precise dots of apricot jam. Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2020 Fortunately, a healthy slather of mayonnaise and mustard, plus a generous covering of American cheese, help balance things out. Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2020
Verb
Grill fresh corn on the cob and slather it with a zesty cheddar cheese butter. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022 Toast up your carb base of choice, then slather it with a few classic Cuban sandwich fixings, including mustard, dill pickle slices, ham, roast beef, and Swiss cheese. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Not for salads or soups or stews, but to slather on your face, rub on your hands, or massage into your hair. Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 Keep a hand cream, like this one from Being Frenshe, in your bag or at your desk and slather on throughout the day. Ava Darrin, ELLE, 30 July 2022 Just slather the product in your hand, rub it into your face, and wipe away with a damp towel. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 16 Aug. 2022 Or slather in olive oil, garlic and oregano, then dehydrate them to raisin dry. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Next, lightly coat fillets with vegetable oil of your choice, then slather the mustard/mayo mixture on both sides of the fillets. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 31 July 2022 This non-sticky oil, made to slather on your hair, body, and face, has golden and copper specks to reflect light and create a soft shimmer perfect for everyday use. Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slather was in 1843
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