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

Despite centuries of scientific understanding, myths continue to circulate online and by word of mouth. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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

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