mouth harp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mouth harp
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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She said that she had planned to go to the Big 5 Sporting Goods store Thursday evening to buy a mouth guard for her older son.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025
Flags, a belt to hold the flags, cleats, jerseys, mouth guard and, of course, the ball.
From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023
A mouth guard helps to position the jaw a little bit forward so that the tongue cannot creep down the throat and block it.
From New York Times • May 12, 2022
A dentist can check your teeth for wear and fit you with a mouth guard that may help.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022
She told Heather where to buy a mouth guard so her braces wouldn’t cut up her lips if she got hit with a ball.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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