morning breath

noun

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 But unlike very temporary morning breath and mussed hair, there can be a long-lasting impact on our skin's smoothness. — Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Apr. 2022 But mind reading causes problems for the couple when Alexa orders mouthwash because of Johansson’s morning breath and activates a blender when Johansson doesn’t want to hear Jost talk about a spray tan. — Mae Anderson, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Feb. 2022 Trump’s family are a far departure from the authentic intimacy the Obama family revealed (think Michelle talking about Barack’s morning breath). — Natalie Gontcharova, refinery29.com, 26 Aug. 2020 Few things are as immediate of a mood killer as coffee-and-Mountain-House-Curry morning breath. — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2018 These same gases also contribute to the stink of morning breath. — Sam Kean, Slate Magazine, 24 July 2017

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“Morning breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20breath. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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