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mouth

[mouth, mouth] / maʊθ, maʊð /
NOUN
opening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
box cavity door entrance gate rim
STRONG
aperture beak chops clam crevice delta estuary firth funnel gills gob harbor inlet jaws kisser lips mush orifice portal trap yap
WEAK
embouchement fly trap
NOUN
backtalk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheek lip
STRONG
boasting braggadocio bragging freshness gas guff impudence insolence rudeness sass sauce
WEAK
empty talk hot air idle talk
Antonyms
STRONG
politeness

Example Sentences

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While he’s being tactical about courting attention and publicity, he hopes the book will find its audience based on good old word of mouth once people get to read it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

At times, Shulman puts his foot in his mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Eunhee could hardly get her words out through sobs as her teenage son clasped his hand to his mouth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Maggie steps back, mouth open, then jiggles the handle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith