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\ ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th 
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\Definition of word-of-mouth
(Entry 1 of 2)
: orally communicated also : generated from or reliant on oral publicity word-of-mouth customers a word-of-mouth business
word of mouth
noun phraseDefinition of word of mouth (Entry 2 of 2)
: oral communication especially : oral often inadvertent publicity
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Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
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The first known use of word-of-mouth was in the 15th century
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