mouthwatering
adjective
mouth·wa·ter·ing
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ 
-ˌwä-
: arousing the appetite : tantalizingly delicious or appealing
a mouthwatering aroma
Examples of mouthwatering in a Sentence
an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
Recent Examples on the Web
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
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Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
The mouthwatering creation is a TikTok sensation, 17 years after the Food Network star made it on Barefoot Contessa.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Pumpkin Pie Trader Joe’s is offering their own version of a mouthwatering pumpkin pie, comforting pumpkin custard filled with sweet and spicy flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
The mouthwatering creation is a TikTok sensation, 17 years after the Food Network star made it on Barefoot Contessa.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Pumpkin Pie Trader Joe’s is offering their own version of a mouthwatering pumpkin pie, comforting pumpkin custard filled with sweet and spicy flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwatering. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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