Meaning of the word mouthpiece in English
What does mouthpiece mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mouthpiece
US /ˈmaʊθ.piːs/
UK /ˈmaʊθ.piːs/
Noun
1.
a person or organization that voices the opinions or policies of another
Example:
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The newspaper became a mouthpiece for the government.
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He acted as a mouthpiece for the community's concerns.
2.
the part of a telephone, microphone, or other device into which one speaks
Example:
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Speak clearly into the mouthpiece.
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He wiped the mouthpiece of the phone before handing it to me.
3.
the part of a wind instrument that is placed in or against the player's mouth
Example:
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The trumpet player cleaned his mouthpiece after the performance.
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She replaced the worn-out mouthpiece on her clarinet.
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