by word of mouth
idiom
: by being told by another person
We learned of this great restaurant by word of mouth.
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Stories of how the company cares for employees are invaluable vectors of trust that spread by word of mouth.
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Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
In the same way as old folk songs were passed down through the generations, usually by word of mouth, so chants survive as people come and go.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Every great southern road trip needs a standout BBQ stop, whether it's found in a quirky roadside sign, smoky trails to a hidden gem or a tip passed along by word of mouth.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead, it’s grown from the inside out, fueled by word of mouth, ingredient literacy, and a thriving global community of users who genuinely trust the brand.
—Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
In the same way as old folk songs were passed down through the generations, usually by word of mouth, so chants survive as people come and go.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Every great southern road trip needs a standout BBQ stop, whether it's found in a quirky roadside sign, smoky trails to a hidden gem or a tip passed along by word of mouth.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead, it’s grown from the inside out, fueled by word of mouth, ingredient literacy, and a thriving global community of users who genuinely trust the brand.
—Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by word of mouth
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“By word of mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20word%20of%20mouth. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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