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

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

The left-handed-hitting Hicks has a golden opportunity to add to his home run ledger in a mouthwatering matchup today. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026

Re-launching for business this past summer, the sleek restaurant debuted a totally new– and absolutely mouthwatering, dining experience for the East End. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mouthwatering

• dewatering
• slaughtering
• tottering
• watering