Mouth
noun
The part of the face that is used for eating and talking.
She opened her mouth to say something.
Often appears as...
- open your mouth
- close your mouth
noun
The opening through which river water enters the sea or lake.
We sailed down the river and into the mouth of the bay.
Often appears as...
- mouth of the bay
- at the mouth
noun
A person or thing that consumes large quantities.
The factory was a mouth to feed that demanded a lot of resources.
Often appears as...
- mouth to feed
- another mouth
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To form words with the lips without making sound.
During the test, he was mouthing the answers to himself.
Often appears as...
- mouthing the words
- started mouthing
noun
A disrespectful or impudent person.
Don't be a mouth, show some respect.
Often appears as...
- stop being a mouth
- such a mouth
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To say something without conviction or sincerity.
She mouthed an apology but didn't mean it.
Often appears as...
- mouthed an apology
- mouthed the words
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The part of the face that is used for eating and talking.
She opened her mouth to say something.
Often appears as...
- open your mouth
- close your mouth
noun
The opening through which river water enters the sea or lake.
We sailed down the river and into the mouth of the bay.
Often appears as...
- mouth of the bay
- at the mouth
noun
A person or thing that consumes large quantities.
The factory was a mouth to feed that demanded a lot of resources.
Often appears as...
- mouth to feed
- another mouth
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To form words with the lips without making sound.
During the test, he was mouthing the answers to himself.
Often appears as...
- mouthing the words
- started mouthing
noun
A disrespectful or impudent person.
Don't be a mouth, show some respect.
Often appears as...
- stop being a mouth
- such a mouth
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To say something without conviction or sincerity.
She mouthed an apology but didn't mean it.
Often appears as...
- mouthed an apology
- mouthed the words
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Expressions
The term 'mouth' often helps describe expressions related to emotions or reactions.
Her mouth turned into a frown as she heard the news.
Pro Tip 2/2Eating and Speaking
'Mouth' is central in phrases about eating and speaking, emphasizing the mouth's function.
He talks with his mouth full, which is considered rude.
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Expressions
The term 'mouth' often helps describe expressions related to emotions or reactions.
Her mouth turned into a frown as she heard the news.
Pro Tip 2/2Eating and Speaking
'Mouth' is central in phrases about eating and speaking, emphasizing the mouth's function.
He talks with his mouth full, which is considered rude.
Pro Tip 1/2Facial Expressions
The term 'mouth' often helps describe expressions related to emotions or reactions.
Her mouth turned into a frown as she heard the news.
Pro Tip 2/2Eating and Speaking
'Mouth' is central in phrases about eating and speaking, emphasizing the mouth's function.
He talks with his mouth full, which is considered rude.
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
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A message of peace, hope...
ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in your guitar played such an extraordinary role in their lives I'm continuously surprised at how much you know my songs
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Mary Roach: 10 things...
So you're not really sure what's going on with the pig. Primates, on the other hand, we use our mouths more. This is the ejaculation face of the stump-tailed macaque. And, interestingly, this has been observed in female macaques,
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The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
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Queen Ant Mating Season...
His job done, he retires from the royal chamber and dies. A short but productive life, for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths.
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
chamber and dies a short but productive life for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths slugs are fair game for driver ants
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this
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Wolves Defend Pups from...
at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this I feel very lucky
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Red Crab Marathon PIPE...
acity to their mouths and eyes blinding them leaving them helpless
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A Collection Of Spring...
a deep bellow from their mouths it's like hearing dinosaurs
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
but not quite so well for last year's offspring. The youngsters could have their own pups, but for the alpha couple, that would mean more mouths to feed and less for their litter. So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating.
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in your guitar played such an extraordinary role in their lives I'm continuously surprised at how much you know my songs
Video examples
Mary Roach: 10 things...
So you're not really sure what's going on with the pig. Primates, on the other hand, we use our mouths more. This is the ejaculation face of the stump-tailed macaque. And, interestingly, this has been observed in female macaques,
Video examples
The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
Video examples
Queen Ant Mating Season...
His job done, he retires from the royal chamber and dies. A short but productive life, for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths.
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
chamber and dies a short but productive life for he'll father several million new ants with hungry mouths slugs are fair game for driver ants
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
in fact they still lick at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this
Video examples
Wolves Defend Pups from...
at his mouth to be fed like they did when they were small it's so rare to see this I feel very lucky
Video examples
Red Crab Marathon PIPE...
acity to their mouths and eyes blinding them leaving them helpless
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
a deep bellow from their mouths it's like hearing dinosaurs
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Quote examples
Adele
English Singer
I get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.
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Jen Sincero
American Author
Get practiced at taking deep breaths before you speak. This will give you the space to stop, notice what was about to come out of your mouth, and course correct if needed.
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Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Cuban Novelist
I don't much believe in the idea of characters. I write with words, that is all. Whether those words are put in the mouth of this or that character does not matter to me.
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Shakira
Musician
From a psychoanalytical point of view, we start discovering the world through our mouths in the very first stage of our lives, when we're just born.
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William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
Wine comes in at the mouth And love comes in at the eye; That's all we shall know for truth Before we grow old and die.
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Robert De Niro
Actor
You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.
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Giggs
English Musician
My whole life in the streets, I was taught not to answer questions and just keep my mouth shut.
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Isaac Hanson
American Musician
Word of mouth is way more important than millions of dollars spent marketing.
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Jens Lekman
Swedish Musician
I think, in a world of mouths, I want to be an ear.
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Dominique Crenn
French Chef
I have a big mouth. And I'm not afraid to use it.
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Adele
English Singer
I get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.
Quote examples
Jen Sincero
American Author
Get practiced at taking deep breaths before you speak. This will give you the space to stop, notice what was about to come out of your mouth, and course correct if needed.
Quote examples
Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Cuban Novelist
I don't much believe in the idea of characters. I write with words, that is all. Whether those words are put in the mouth of this or that character does not matter to me.
Quote examples
Shakira
Musician
From a psychoanalytical point of view, we start discovering the world through our mouths in the very first stage of our lives, when we're just born.
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William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
Wine comes in at the mouth And love comes in at the eye; That's all we shall know for truth Before we grow old and die.
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Robert De Niro
Actor
You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.
Quote examples
Giggs
English Musician
My whole life in the streets, I was taught not to answer questions and just keep my mouth shut.
Quote examples
Isaac Hanson
American Musician
Word of mouth is way more important than millions of dollars spent marketing.
Quote examples
Jens Lekman
Swedish Musician
I think, in a world of mouths, I want to be an ear.
Quote examples
Dominique Crenn
French Chef
I have a big mouth. And I'm not afraid to use it.
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