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
Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought
Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.
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Peter Green, Quartz, 28 Dec. 2024
The pack of marine mammals eventually surfaced with mouthfuls of food.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 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
Bright mouthful of red fruit with full on acidity and flavors that include lemon drops, peanut brittle and beef jerky.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Peter Green, Quartz, 28 Dec. 2024
The pack of marine mammals eventually surfaced with mouthfuls of food.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 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
Bright mouthful of red fruit with full on acidity and flavors that include lemon drops, peanut brittle and beef jerky.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mouthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthful
Noun
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The young girl took a bite of the guacamole and flashed a thumbs up.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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While there is a timeline for all the moving parts of the day from guest arrivals to late-night bites at the after-party, planners need to be ready for anything.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
Noun
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For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Whether your ideal trip includes relaxed outings, rugged adventures, or a blend of both, Telluride Central Reservations can tailor a package specific to your tastes and interests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Pulling together a quick nibble to serve with a cocktail when the neighbors unexpectedly pop over for happy hour?—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Sip on the excellent cocktails and enjoy succulent burgers, prawn bao buns or nibbles while surveying Trafalgar Square, the London Eye and many more of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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