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
Improv Lime Margarita Booze-Free Cocktails Decidedly unpleasant and sour, this drink tastes like a mouthful of bitter chemicals.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Between mouthfuls, the attendees discussed trading and investment strategies—and Trump’s speech.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 23 May 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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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Between mouthfuls, the attendees discussed trading and investment strategies—and Trump’s speech.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 23 May 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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And while winners may be tempted to choose the annuity for an initial lower tax bite and to get more Powerball money, inflation and unforeseeable tax changes over 29 years could eat away at its value.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > This rustic soup from Chiapas, Mexico, features the grassy flavor of fresh chipilín leaves in a rich corn broth, with tender masa dumplings stuffed with creamy queso fresco for a satisfying bite.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Steamworks Brewing Company A trip to Colorado calls for a stop at at least one craft brewery, so head to the popular Steamworks Brewing Company for a taste of Durango’s brewing scene.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Last year, his job called him back to the place whose fans had given him a taste of citrus-laden hell.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some might be familiar with sour cream biscuits served in miniature form at classic Southern restaurants as just a nibble to snack on while at the table; others might remember their grandmothers mixing up the simple delights on lazy Sunday afternoons.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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