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
Miss Manners has seen people who want to talk through a mouthful of food cover their mouths like this, but not those trying to modulate their voices.
Is lowering your volume just too obvious?
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Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Hydrogen peroxide with a 3% concentration is the concentration sold in most pharmacies.
Take a small mouthful of the mixture and tilt your head back.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
The Tustin’s hospital’s mouthful of a name also shrunk a bit to AVSG Internal Medicine & Emergency/Critical Care.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
Dark and well-balanced mouthful of layered flavors that include chocolate, licorice, sage, molasses, with chocolate on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Hydrogen peroxide with a 3% concentration is the concentration sold in most pharmacies.
Take a small mouthful of the mixture and tilt your head back.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
The Tustin’s hospital’s mouthful of a name also shrunk a bit to AVSG Internal Medicine & Emergency/Critical Care.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
Dark and well-balanced mouthful of layered flavors that include chocolate, licorice, sage, molasses, with chocolate on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthful
Noun
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There’s also an on-site bar/lounge serving wine, cocktails, and light bites, and a coffee shop and cafe located next door in the Salish Visitors Center.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This potential trilogy is off to a solid — if not spectacular — start, though more bite would have been welcome.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Ranging from $59 to $69, the pillowcase sets offer a taste of Parachute’s luxury experience without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Smell and taste: If the peanut butter has an off taste or smell, discard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods set up shop near the nibbles with stacks of issues 204 and 203 and Burlap & Barrel x SAVEUR spice blends.—
Madison Trapkin,
Saveur,
7 May 2025
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Pulling together a quick nibble to serve with a cocktail when the neighbors unexpectedly pop over for happy hour?—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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