Mouthful

usgb/ˈmaʊθfʊl/
noun

The amount of food or drink that a person can hold in their mouth.

He took a big mouthful of his drink.
Visual representation of "mouthful" - The amount of food or drink that a person can hold in their mouth

Often appears as...

  • take a mouthful
  • chew a mouthful
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Eating and Drinking

Used when describing how much one can put in their mouth at once, often when eating or drinking.

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She savored a mouthful of her delicately prepared pasta.
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Measure of Quantity

Indicates a specific amount that isn't usually precise but suggests a substantial single portion.

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Ben grabbed a mouthful of popcorn during the movie's climax.
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