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

Gaining reputation through word-of-mouth, the factory now attracts custom orders from Silicon Valley companies. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026

That focus on performance is becoming more important as consumers rely less on traditional advertising formats, like TV commercials, to learn about new products and more on word-of-mouth recommendations on social media, where products can go viral — for better or worse. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026

Behind a nondescript set of gates in Clerkenwell, the studio and home of Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard has always operated a bit like a word-of-mouth secret among the creative set. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026

Now, thanks to a raft of glowing reviews, sky-high audience exit-polling scores, and commensurate word-of-mouth buzz, Project Hail Mary is well on its way to recouping its $200 production budget (which does not include another $150 million or so in prints and advertising costs). —Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026