slathered; slathering
ˈsla-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈslat͟h-riŋ
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
Examples of slather in a Sentence
Verb
We ate lobster slathered with butter.
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Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Serve with cheese, charcuterie, the Thanksgiving meal, and slather on your favorite sandwich.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream $67 $47 Amazon When winter dryness comes along, slather on Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream to ensure your skin stays plump and smooth.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
The McRib features boneless pork slathered with tangy barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Once Sharon was inside, an employee soaked her hands and nails, then slathered them with goos, gels and paints.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slather. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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