mouthful

noun

mouth·​ful ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l 

1

a

: as much as a mouth will hold

b

: the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time

2

: a small quantity

3

a

: a very long word or phrase

b

: a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance

Synonyms

• bite
• morsel
• nibble
• nugget
• taste
• tidbit
• titbit

Examples of mouthful in a Sentence

It was a delicious meal. We enjoyed every mouthful.

His last name is a real mouthful.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fresh and lively acidic fruity attack followed by a layered mouthful of succulent flavors that include black cherries, chocolate chips, strawberry tart. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

If a single picture is worth a thousand words, this data visualization tool will save you a mouthful during your next presentation. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2025

And this particular mouthful may have been really foul. —James Doubek, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025

This mouthful of a condition is a chronic type of arthritis that causes spine inflamation. —Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing mouthful

• say a mouthful

Rhymes for mouthful

• brimful
• handful
• roomful
• spoonful
• full
• pull
• wool

Kids Definition

mouthful

noun

mouth·​ful ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l 

1

a

: as much as a mouth will hold

b

: the amount put into the mouth at one time

2

: a small quantity

3

a

: a word or phrase that is very long or difficult to say

b

: a comment or remark that is rich in meaning

you said a mouthful