by word of mouth
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see word of mouth.
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Orally, by one person telling another, as in They don't advertise; they get all their customers by word of mouth. [Mid-1500s]
Example Sentences
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The first-generation underground churches of a half-century ago met in houses and undisclosed alleyway rooms, gathering by word of mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
In 2015 Miss Ahmed began to help people by herself and support for her work grew by word of mouth.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025
Despite the loss, Andres Salazar’s clients have stepped in to help by advertising his situation on social media and by word of mouth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025
Many attendees said they had learned about the event by word of mouth, often on WhatsApp groups with fellow immigrants.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
They should have the legendary power of the greatest battles of the mortal age, passed down by word of mouth, becoming as immortal as we are.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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