Pronunciation: /maʊθfəl/

Definitions of mouthful

noun a quantity of food or drink that fills or can be put into the mouth

Example Sentences

A1 I took a big mouthful of water after running for a long time.

A2 She couldn't speak properly because she had a mouthful of food.

B1 He tried to say something, but his mouth was full of a mouthful of popcorn.

B2 The wine had a rich, fruity flavor with every mouthful.

C1 The chef carefully crafted each dish to be a perfect mouthful of flavors and textures.

C2 The critic savored every mouthful of the exquisite meal, noting the subtle nuances of each ingredient.

adjective describing something that is as much as a mouth can hold

Example Sentences

A1 The sandwich was too big for me to take a mouthful.

A2 She took a mouthful of the spicy soup and immediately felt the heat.

B1 The wine had a mouthful of fruity flavors that lingered on the palate.

B2 The steak was so tender and juicy, each mouthful was a delight.

C1 The chef's signature dish was a mouthful of complex flavors and textures.

C2 The novel was a mouthful to read, but it was worth the effort for its depth and richness.

Examples of mouthful in a Sentence

formal She took a small mouthful of the soup, savoring the flavors.

informal I can't believe you ate that whole burger in one mouthful!

slang He always talks with a mouthful of food, it's so annoying.

figurative The new information was a mouthful to digest all at once.

Grammatical Forms of mouthful

past tense

mouthfulled

plural

mouthfuls

comparative

more mouthful

superlative

most mouthful

present tense

mouthfuls

future tense

will mouthful

perfect tense

have mouthful

continuous tense

is mouthfuling

singular

mouthful

positive degree

mouthful

infinitive

to mouthful

gerund

mouthfuling

participle

mouthfulled

Origin and Evolution of mouthful

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'mouthful' originated from Old English, where it was used to refer to the amount that can be put or held in the mouth at one time.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mouthful' has retained its original meaning of the amount that can be held in the mouth, but it has also come to be used figuratively to describe something that is difficult to pronounce or articulate.