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
And this particular mouthful may have been really foul.
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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
Advertisement Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the most powerful person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Among their notable characteristics, these fish have a parrot-like beak and can inflate their bodies by swallowing mouthfuls of water as a defense mechanism against predators.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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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
Advertisement Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the most powerful person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
Among their notable characteristics, these fish have a parrot-like beak and can inflate their bodies by swallowing mouthfuls of water as a defense mechanism against predators.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for mouthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthful
Noun
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Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.—
Anna Commander,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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More affordable options for food at the pool hall include small bites, ranging from $1.75 lumpia to a $12.50 combo plate.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Of course, different fruits and vegetables will provide different tastes—green apples are tart and fresh, but try celery for an earthy sip or kiwi for tropical flavors.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The first commercial versions of sunflower butter were introduced in the 1980s, but consumers found their bitter taste and greenish color off-putting.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Grandma would take a bite and then, using the same fork, Grandma would share a nibble with Poppy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, The Row has excelled at feeding their guests who not only have an appetite for fashion, but also for snacks (past nibbles have included chocolate, pea shoots, pears and a variety of beverages).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Mouthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthful. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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