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Definition of slather

slather

/ˈslæð.ər/
sla · ther
Plural:slathers
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Past Simple:slathered
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Past Participle:slathered
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Present Participle:slathering
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• verb

1

To spread or apply a substance thickly or lavishly onto a surface.

Example

"Before heading out to the beach, remember to slather sunscreen all over your shoulders."

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• noun

1

A thick layer or lavish amount of something spread or applied (often used in the plural).

Example

"The baker topped the warm rolls with a generous slather of honey butter."

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• Rhymes for slather

• Nearby Words

slate
slatelike
slater
slather
slating
slatted
slaughter

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century as a northern English dialect word, likely an alteration of the dialectal 'slother' (to slip or smear), which is related to Old Norse 'slodra' meaning to drag oneself along.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slather. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slather
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