as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
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Recent Examples of mouthwatering
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Pumpkin Pie Trader Joe’s is offering their own version of a mouthwatering pumpkin pie, comforting pumpkin custard filled with sweet and spicy flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Pumpkin Pie Trader Joe’s is offering their own version of a mouthwatering pumpkin pie, comforting pumpkin custard filled with sweet and spicy flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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