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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New York Times, 18 June 2024
In addition to drinking plenty of water, slather on a bit of extra moisturizer.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Keep butter refrigerated and oil at room temp to be used for cooking or slathered straight on warm bread.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2024
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Noun
The success lies in the combination of crispy pork, fatty brisket, pickled onions and a slather of a sauce made with Constanzera Melaza, a popular brand of Dominican molasses, for a touch of sweetness — something completely different and completely familiar.
—New York Times, 18 June 2024
In addition to drinking plenty of water, slather on a bit of extra moisturizer.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Verb
To avoid this, try slathering on sunscreen before getting dressed.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Keep butter refrigerated and oil at room temp to be used for cooking or slathered straight on warm bread.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2024
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slather. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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