by word of mouth

phrase

: by being told by another person

We learned of this great restaurant by word of mouth.

Examples of by word of mouth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As buzz about the tours spread by word of mouth and social media, the Solomons began fielding more requests. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Last year, Greene County’s summer sites saw a roughly 40% increase in meals served with the same locations and partners, driven largely by word of mouth. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Stories about Frida probably traveled mostly by word of mouth, selectively chosen and shared. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Though its radical lyrics kept it from radio airplay, the song and album spread by word of mouth through Black neighborhoods and on college campuses across the country. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for by word of mouth

• drouth
• routh