Meaning of the word mouth in English

What does mouth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mouth

US /maʊθ/
UK /maʊθ/
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Noun

1.

the opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and from which speech and other sounds are emitted

Example:
He opened his mouth to speak.
She put a spoonful of soup into the baby's mouth.
2.

the opening of a cave, river, or container

Example:
The river's mouth empties into the sea.
They explored the mouth of the cave.

Verb

1.

to speak or utter (something) especially in a pompous or insincere way

Example:
He just mouthed platitudes without any real conviction.
Don't just mouth the words; understand their meaning.
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