Mouth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /maʊθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mouth is a noun meaning (anatomy) The front opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
Meaning
(anatomy) The front opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
More Meanings
- An outlet, aperture or orifice.
- (saddlery) The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal.
- The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water; or the end of a tributary out of which water flows into a larger river.
- (slang) A loud or overly talkative person.
- (slang) A gossip.
- (obsolete) A principal speaker; one who utters the common opinion; a mouthpiece.
- (obsolete) Speech; language; testimony.
Example Sentences
She kissed him on the mouth.
"Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.
But why give a tunnel mouth any decoration whatsoever?
The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.
Word Forms
- mouths
- mouthing
- mouthed
- mouthe
Synonyms for mouth
Depending on context, synonyms include bazoo, cakehole, chops, clam, clamshell, gob.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lip, mouthpiece, sass, backtalk, speak, utter.
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