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

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

That’s the sign of a movie with word-of-mouth, with longevity, and with real impact on the industry that only a handful of such movies of its size can boast. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

The company says most people find them through word-of-mouth referrals or through community events. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The show was well-liked by critics with an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score, so if season 2 is as good or better, that could spread word-of-mouth and help out. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026