dry mouth

noun

: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry

The medication can cause dry mouth.

Examples of dry mouth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sowa notes that a few common signs of dehydration to watch out for include dark urine, dizziness, and increasing fatigue among others like lightheadedness, headaches or dry mouth. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

That can create conditions that allow bacteria to thrive and increase the likelihood of dry mouth, bad breath, and other oral health issues. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Rhymes for dry mouth

• drouth
• routh

Medical Definition

dry mouth

noun

: xerostomia