mouthful
noun
mouth·ful
ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l 
1
a
: as much as a mouth will hold
b
: the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time
2
: a small quantity
3
a
: a very long word or phrase
b
: a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance
Examples of mouthful in a Sentence
It was a delicious meal. We enjoyed every mouthful.
His last name is a real mouthful.
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The Dodgers still cracked to life against Logan Webb, who last month fed this lineup with a mouthful of cutters to great success.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 July 2025
He’s quickly engrossed and, every so often, reaches out for a mouthful of corn dog.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 July 2025
He’s quickly engrossed and, every so often, reaches out for a mouthful of corn dog.
—Christopher O'Donnell, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Set in a vibey, transportive space that feels straight out of a Dubai or Beirut hotspot, Laya serves up a Sunday brunch escape… with a generous mouthful of garlic.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Improv Lime Margarita Booze-Free Cocktails Decidedly unpleasant and sour, this drink tastes like a mouthful of bitter chemicals.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthful. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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mouthful
noun
mouth·ful
ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l
1
a
: as much as a mouth will hold
b
: the amount put into the mouth at one time
2
: a small quantity
3
a
: a word or phrase that is very long or difficult to say
b
: a comment or remark that is rich in meaning
you said a mouthful
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