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

Likewise, the indictment does not name specific pundits who served as mouthpieces for the scheme, but provides some identifying information. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Sep. 2024

Like the teeth of many modern and ancient ridden horses, the Botai horse teeth appeared to have been worn down by a bridle mouthpiece, or bit. —William Taylor, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024

Ariana News has likely become a mouthpiece for the Taliban since their return to power. —Beth Bailey, Fox News, 18 Aug. 2024

There’s a recognizable press cycle around inflammatory Netflix specials: right-wingers flock to see their favorite mouthpieces pop off while angry progressives meet the moment online. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 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