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UK/["/maʊθ/","/maʊðz/"]/US/["/maʊθ/","/maʊðz/"]/

Meaning of Mouth

In simple words: The part of your face used for eating and speaking.

Mouth in a sentence

  • She opened her mouth to speak.
  • The baby smiled and showed his tiny mouth.
  • He put the candy in his mouth and started chewing.
  • She pointed to her mouth and said she was hungry.

How to use Mouth

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when discussing medical issues unless specifically referring to oral health.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'mouse' inside the 'mouth' to remember where it is.

Related words

Collocations with Mouth

  • big
  • cavernous
  • enormous
  • open
  • clamp shut
  • close
  • drop
  • drop open
  • fall open
  • sore
  • ulcer
  • cancer
  • around your mouth
  • across your mouth
  • in your mouth
  • the back of the mouth
  • the roof of the mouth
  • the corner of the mouth
  • big
  • cavernous
  • enormous
  • open
  • clamp shut
  • close
  • drop
  • drop open
  • fall open
  • sore
  • ulcer
  • cancer
  • around your mouth
  • across your mouth
  • in your mouth
  • the back of the mouth
  • the roof of the mouth
  • the corner of the mouth

Synonyms for Mouth

  • orifice
  • jaw
  • face opening
  • trap

Opposites of Mouth

Common mistakes with Mouth

  • Confused with 'mouthing', which means moving lips without sound.
  • Using 'mouth' as a verb incorrectly; it only functions as a noun.

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Frequently asked questions about Mouth

What does Mouth mean?

The part of your face used for eating and speaking.

What is the definition of Mouth?

the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening

How do you use Mouth in a sentence?

She opened her mouth to speak.

Can you give another example of Mouth?

The baby smiled and showed his tiny mouth.

What are synonyms for Mouth?

Common alternatives include orifice, jaw, face opening, trap.

What is the opposite of Mouth?

Opposite meanings include closure, silence.

What words go with Mouth?

It commonly pairs with big, cavernous, enormous, open, clamp shut, close, drop, drop open, fall open, sore, ulcer, cancer, around your mouth, across your mouth, in your mouth, the back of the mouth, the roof of the mouth, the corner of the mouth, big, cavernous, enormous, open, clamp shut, close, drop, drop open, fall open, sore, ulcer, cancer, around your mouth, across your mouth, in your mouth, the back of the mouth, the roof of the mouth, the corner of the mouth.

What are common mistakes when using Mouth?

Confused with 'mouthing', which means moving lips without sound. Using 'mouth' as a verb incorrectly; it only functions as a noun.

How do you pronounce Mouth?

US: /["/maʊθ/","/maʊðz/"]/, UK: /["/maʊθ/","/maʊðz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mouth?

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when discussing medical issues unless specifically referring to oral health.

What CEFR level is Mouth?

"Mouth" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.