mouthful

noun

mouth·​ful ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l 

1

a

: as much as a mouth will hold

b

: the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time

2

: a small quantity

3

a

: a very long word or phrase

b

: a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance

Synonyms

• bite
• taste
• nibble

Examples of mouthful in a Sentence

It was a delicious meal. We enjoyed every mouthful.

His last name is a real mouthful.

Recent Examples on the Web

Slightly nutty flavors in a crunchy, enticing mouthful of caramel and slight green apples in this Chardonnay. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Gilman nails all of it, chirping mouthfuls of dialogue in a manner that evades naturalism but still feels appropriate to this reflective-beyond-his-years kid. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025

Sleek and syrupy rich mouthful of maple syrup and mocha with succulent red cherries and some mushrooms on the finish. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

The photo shows a happy Thomas with his Philly in his lap, and a mouthful of Angelo's. —Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing mouthful

• say a mouthful

Rhymes for mouthful

• brimful
• handful
• roomful
• spoonful
• full
• pull
• wool

Kids Definition

mouthful

noun

mouth·​ful ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l 

1

a

: as much as a mouth will hold

b

: the amount put into the mouth at one time

2

: a small quantity

3

a

: a word or phrase that is very long or difficult to say

b

: a comment or remark that is rich in meaning

you said a mouthful