mouth-watering
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of mouth-watering
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The airy set, by Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams, evokes the mouth-watering, gauzy splendor of the houses in Nancy Meyers movies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
They will need to against Leicester in a mouth-watering derby semi-final under the Franklin's Gardens lights on Friday.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Ronnie O'Sullivan quickly wrapped up victory over China's He Guoqiang at the World Championship to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against four-time winner John Higgins.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
There’s also a mouth-watering 100-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
On the plates, Ivy saw slices of ham and melted cheese between slices of thick multi-grain bread, mouth-watering kettle-cooked potato chips on the side.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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