as in bite
a small piece or quantity of food
took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it
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Recent Examples of mouthful
Sleek and syrupy rich mouthful of maple syrup and mocha with succulent red cherries and some mushrooms on the finish.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Okay, that's quite an overflowing mouthful of potential pie-in-the-sky promise to chew on all at once.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
Fresh and lively acidic fruity attack followed by a layered mouthful of succulent flavors that include black cherries, chocolate chips, strawberry tart.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Refreshing mouthful that includes a slightly acidic attack, but with a generous and oily mouth feel mid palate.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Okay, that's quite an overflowing mouthful of potential pie-in-the-sky promise to chew on all at once.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
Fresh and lively acidic fruity attack followed by a layered mouthful of succulent flavors that include black cherries, chocolate chips, strawberry tart.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Refreshing mouthful that includes a slightly acidic attack, but with a generous and oily mouth feel mid palate.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mouthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthful
Noun
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In Jackson, the battle’s over, and those who suffered bites accept their fate.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This home remedy can help to cool and soothe insect bites.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The vampire audience, which at this point includes a couple characters who canonically have good taste, absolutely eats it up.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The $210 gourmet meal at the Avondale eatery will cater to a growing interest in weed and a declining taste for booze, chef Devon Quinn said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Felix Wicker Outdoor Side Table by Jake Arnold When hosting an outdoor soiree, include multiple places to rest nibbles and drinks.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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