Synonyms of word-of-mouth

word-of-mouth

adjective

ˌwərd-ə(v)-ˈmau̇th 

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing

not having the money to run ads, the restaurant relies on word-of-mouth publicity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oral
• verbal
• spoken
• unwritten
• nuncupative
• viva voce
• verbalized
• informal
• implicit
• consensual
• said
• told
• sounded
• articulated
• voiced
• pronounced
• given
• stated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• written
• explicit
• formal
• paper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of word-of-mouth

All three newcomers have great reviews and could exceed expectations with positive word-of-mouth. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

At first, Krunchy Chicken relied largely on word-of-mouth advertising, according to manager Sharif Masarweh. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Most of the buzz has been organic, the owners say, with word-of-mouth and social media doing the heavy lifting. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

As interest in gardening with native plants grows, word-of-mouth is often how news of plant sources spreads. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026