Synonyms of word-of-mouth

word-of-mouth

adjective

ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th 

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing

not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oral
• verbal
• spoken
• unwritten
• nuncupative
• viva voce
• verbalized
• informal
• implicit
• consensual
• said
• told
• sounded
• articulated
• voiced
• pronounced
• given
• stated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• written
• explicit
• formal
• paper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of word-of-mouth

There are several reasons why a studio might opt to skip word-of-mouth screenings, particularly for a film that is not expected to have a problem reaching audiences. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 June 2026

As an example, Firstenberg cited Jones Road’s retail strategy as a word-of-mouth experience that has mushroomed. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

SeTanya De Shields came to the paddle out from San Francisco after hearing about it through word-of-mouth. — Gabrielle Gillette, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Since forming in upstate New York’s historic Woodstock community in 2017, the band had grown a steady word-of-mouth following. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 15 June 2026