Thesaurus results for MOUTHFUL

mouthful

noun

ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l

Definition of mouthful

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 As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Feel free to browse in between mouthfuls of leftover potato salad. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 May 2026 The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Sandy, the same chimp who’d previously snatched the monolith, scooped up a mouthful of the mix, climbed to an elevated platform and separated all three crystal types from the regular pebbles. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mouthful

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Noun

Summer squash stuffed pasta at BoccaLupo House-made, delicate parcels of pasta are stuffed with tender summer squash, tasting nostalgically like a Southern squash casserole, all wrapped into a single bite.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Breakker needs a win here to go back to the days in which he was considered the man with the loudest bark and the biggest bite.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

This blind taste taste kit will guide them through distinguishing different bodies and flavors in five mystery single-origin roasted coffees.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Our wedding cakes boast incredible flavor and also feature breathtaking designs tailored to suit each couple’s unique style and taste.

— Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of taste

Noun

For a curious cat or dog, a quick nibble or brush against the wrong bloom can turn a little botanical mischief into a serious medical emergency.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

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