mouthpiece

noun

mouth·​piece ˈmau̇th-ˌpēs 

1

: something placed at or forming a mouth

2

: a part (as of an instrument) that goes in the mouth or to which the mouth is applied

3

a

: one that expresses or interprets another's views : spokesman

b

slang : a criminal lawyer

Synonyms

• mouth
• point man
• point person
• prophet
• speaker
• spokesman
• spokesperson

Examples of mouthpiece in a Sentence

the mouthpiece of a trumpet

He's been acting as a mouthpiece for the government on questions of foreign policy.

The company has hired an attorney as a mouthpiece to answer its critics.

Recent Examples on the Web

The mouthpiece attachment easily fits between the car’s heat vents, and the brush attachment fluffs upholstery like no other. —Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2024

Putin has found mouthpieces for his message – on Capitol Hill. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2024

Bucci was all in on the boycott, but like a lot of fans, is torn between giving his 9-year-old daughter a chance to see the A’s play or handing his money over to the A’s when Fisher remains silent and his mouthpiece Dave Kaval makes little sense. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024

The tick itself is dead, and the mouthpiece will usually work its way out of your skin eventually. —Maria Masters, Health, 9 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mouthpiece

noun

mouth·​piece -ˌpēs 

1

: the part put to, between, or near the lips

the mouthpiece of a trumpet

the mouthpiece of a telephone

2

: someone who expresses another person's ideas : spokesperson