Vocabulary Entry

slather

|verb • noun

verb

To spread or apply a thick layer of a substance over something.

Example Sentences

"She decided to slather the toast with butter before adding jam."

"He slathered sunscreen on his skin to protect against sunburn."

"They slathered the barbecue sauce over the ribs before grilling."

noun

Example Sentences

"He applied a slather of cream on his dry hands."

"The cake was topped with a slather of rich chocolate frosting."

"She added a slather of mayonnaise to her sandwich for extra flavor."