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mouthful

noun

mouth·​ful ˈmau̇th-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce mouthful (audio)
1
a
: as much as a mouth will hold
b
: the quantity usually taken into the mouth at one time
2
: a small quantity
3
a
: a very long word or phrase
b
: a comment or a statement rich in meaning or substance

Example Sentences

It was a delicious meal. We enjoyed every mouthful. His last name is a real mouthful.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mouthful was in the 15th century

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