Mouth

/mʌʊθ/

The meaning and definition of Mouth, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
    β€œ"Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.”
  2. The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.
    β€œThe mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.”
verb
  1. To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.
    β€œThe prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.”
  2. To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.
    β€œThe fish mouthed the lure, but didn't bite.”

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