as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
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Recent Examples of mouthwatering
Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.
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Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Try the mouthwatering Ricola, a creamy blend of Swiss alpine herbs, or the luxurious De Luxe option with truffles and Champagne.
—Omenaa Boakye, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
Adjective
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Pork rib pieces are the savory meat that makes this chili so delicious.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each dinner is a lovely multicourse affair with good conversation and delicious food, the result of great effort, care and expense on the part of the hosts.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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