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

He and Masten also are heartened that ticket sales are off to a strong start, buttressed by word-of-mouth through the out-of-town runs and the avid Avett fan base. —Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025

And the majority of Tee’s clients comes from word-of-mouth. —Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025

Levy says the novel appears to be following its own demographic progress, from initial publication to its online surge and now a word-of-mouth movement reaching older readers who aren’t on TikTok. —Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025

Places like The Odeon and Raoul’s to Torrisi and 4 Charles Prime Rib have been eateries to see and be seen, their reputations grown over years through word-of-mouth, critics’ reviews and celebrity spottings. —Harper Stephanopoulos, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025