What does “mouth” mean?
- 1
nounthe opening in the face used for eating and speaking
Don’t talk with your mouth full.
- 2
nounthe place where a river enters the sea
The town lies at the mouth of the river.
Mouth at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /maʊθ/ · MOWTH
- Forms
- mouths
How to use “mouth” correctly
“Word of mouth” means information passed from person to person: “The restaurant became popular by word of mouth.”
Common phrases with “mouth”
- open your mouth
- keep your mouth shut
- word of mouth
Idioms with “mouth”
- Live hand to mouth: To have only just enough money to survive, with nothing saved.
- Born with a silver spoon in your mouth: Born into a rich family with many advantages.
- Put your foot in your mouth: To say something by accident that embarrasses or upsets someone.
- Word of mouth: Information passed from person to person by talking, not through advertising or media.
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