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
This mouthful of a name refers to removing one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries.
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Sam Brodsky, Flow Space, 20 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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Sam Brodsky, Flow Space, 20 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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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enhancing the taste of other foods, Chinese five-spice powder can be added to marinades, soups, stir-fries and even baked desserts.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Montmorency cherries are recommended as they are known for their tart and sour taste with high amounts of natural melatonin.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Ampadu, a former team-mate of Adams’ at RB Leipzig, tried to defuse the fracas, but Jayden Bogle came over for a nibble too, before Stach, back on his feet, fired a riposte at the American.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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