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Definition of morning breath

: halitosis upon awakening from sleep that is caused by the buildup of bacteria in the mouth from decreased saliva production

Examples of morning breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Few things are as immediate of a mood killer as coffee-and-Mountain-House-Curry morning breath. — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, "Gear to Get Your S.O. Hooked on Hiking," 23 Apr. 2018 These same gases also contribute to the stink of morning breath. — Sam Kean, Slate Magazine, "Lessons on Flatulence From a Fart Artist," 24 July 2017

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First Known Use of morning breath

1968, in the meaning defined above

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“Morning breath.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20breath. Accessed 11 December 2019.

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morning breath

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morn·​ing breath | \ ˈmȯr-niŋ- How to pronounce morning breath (audio) \

Medical Definition of morning breath

: halitosis upon awakening from sleep that is caused by the buildup of bacteria in the mouth due to decreased saliva production

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