mouthwatering

adjective

mouth·​wa·​ter·​ing ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ 

-ˌwä-

: arousing the appetite : tantalizingly delicious or appealing

a mouthwatering aroma

mouthwateringly

ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ-lē 

-ˌwä-

adverb

Synonyms of mouthwatering

• delicious

Examples of mouthwatering in a Sentence

an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries

Recent Examples on the Web

An avid traveler and diner, Avery Smith knows the most mouthwatering meals can come from unexpected places — like the counter at a gas station. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Moniak has a mouthwatering matchup against Brady Singer at homer-friendly Coors Field. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Defending world champions Argentina will face European champions Spain in a mouthwatering showdown at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Next up is a mouthwatering quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka, a Wimbledon occasion that will hopefully be worth the wait. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mouthwatering

• dewatering
• slaughtering
• tottering
• watering