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
Ghosh’s one-to-two-word lines, thick with luscious ls and ws, are at once ornate arrangements and liquid mouthfuls.
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Christopher Spaide
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
This mouthful of a name refers to removing one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries.
—Sam Brodsky, Flow Space, 20 June 2025
Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Lovely soft and yet still hearty and crunchy mouthful of flavors that include raspberries, guavas and rosemary.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Spaide
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
This mouthful of a name refers to removing one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries.
—Sam Brodsky, Flow Space, 20 June 2025
Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Lovely soft and yet still hearty and crunchy mouthful of flavors that include raspberries, guavas and rosemary.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mouthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthful
Noun
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When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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In their study published today in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the team describes the differences between bite tactics in these different types of snakes.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the black isn’t to your taste, the slippers are also available in gray and brown.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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In one of her posts, Jenner even takes a nibble on her nails, which are long enough to just barely miss scratching her nose during the playful choreography.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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