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 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, "For The Trumps, “Father” & “Husband” Are Indistinguishable From “Boss”," 26 Aug. 2020 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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“Morning breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20breath. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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