mouth

A1
Pronunciation
/mʌʊθ/
/maʊθ/
/maʊθ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.

Example Sentences
  • "Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.
2 Definition

The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.

Example Sentences
  • The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.
3 Definition

An outlet, aperture or orifice.

Example Sentences
  • The mouth of a cave
4 Definition

A loud or overly talkative person.

Example Sentences
  • My kid sister is a real mouth; she never shuts up.
5 Definition

(saddlery) The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal.

6 Definition

A principal speaker; one who utters the common opinion; a mouthpiece.

7 Definition

Cry; voice.

8 Definition

Speech; language; testimony.

9 Definition

A wry face; a grimace; a mow.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To speak; to utter.

Example Sentences
  • He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting.
2 Definition

To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.

Example Sentences
  • The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.
3 Definition

To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.

4 Definition

To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.

Example Sentences
  • The fish mouthed the lure, but didn't bite.
5 Definition

To take into the mouth; to seize or grind with the mouth or teeth; to chew; to devour.

6 Definition

To form or cleanse with the mouth; to lick, as a bear licks her cub.

7 Definition

To make mouths at.