Meaning of the word mouthful in English
What does mouthful mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mouthful
US /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/
UK /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/
Noun
1.
an amount of food or drink that fills your mouth, or that you put into your mouth at one time
Example:
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He took a big mouthful of his sandwich.
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She managed to say a few words between mouthfuls.
2.
a long or difficult word or phrase to say
Example:
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His full name is a real mouthful: Bartholomew Reginald Fitzwilliam III.
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The scientific name for the plant is a bit of a mouthful.
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