as in bite
a small piece or quantity of food
took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it
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Recent Examples of mouthful
Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.
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Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
McCarthy says her trim figure was the result of not being able to eat much due to a mouthful of stitches.
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Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mouthful
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Any notion that the Broncos were scraping by was met with a mouthful of bristles from Sean Payton.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
McCarthy says her trim figure was the result of not being able to eat much due to a mouthful of stitches.
—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mouthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthful
Noun
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world.
Noun
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The family says that 80% to 90% of their clientele are people originally from the state who are seeking a taste of home.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
Noun
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
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The match will be shown on the museum’s South Terrace, with drinks for sale from the museum’s Park View Bar, and nibbles from its Bourke Street Bakery popup, featuring Australian and American traditional and classic treats.
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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