Synonyms of tongue

tongue

noun

ˈtəŋ 

as in language

the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication

he spoke in a tongue that I didn't understand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• language
• vocabulary
• dialect
• idiom
• speech
• mother tongue
• terminology
• lingo
• slang
• vernacular
• colloquial
• patois
• pidgin
• jargon
• colloquialism
• argot
• patter
• parlance
• idiolect
• regionalism
• slanguage
• coinage
• localism
• cant
• neologism
• vernacularism
• shibboleth
• provincialism
• modernism
• acrolect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tongue

Mesh on the tongues ensures their breathability, and the simple off-white and black combination will be a breeze to style. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Bonus points to whoever had the name Karel Kaers (who was 20 years and 76 days old in 1934) on the tip of their tongue. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The movements usually involve the mouth, tongue, face, fingers, neck, or shoulders—and may affect any part of the body. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2026

Joy walks by to get into the walk-in fridge and sticks her tongue out at Gen’s back. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing tongue

• hold one's tongue
• mother tongue

Video

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