mouth-watering

American  

[mouth-waw-ter-ing, -wot-er-] / ˈmaʊθˌwɔ tər ɪŋ, -ˌwɒt ər- /

adjective

1. very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description.

   a mouth-watering dessert.

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Etymology

Origin of mouth-watering

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

"Going to England and Australia are really mouth-watering prospects and great opportunities because they are tough tours," Williamson said.

From Barron's

It's international football on a mammoth scale and with it comes mouth-watering permutations and possibilities.

From BBC

They handed Verstappen a win that will only increase the pressure on their drivers at a final race weekend which is a mouth-watering prospect for neutrals, and a nerve-wracking one for Norris and McLaren.

From BBC

With those things in mind, Capote carefully describes each mouth-watering delicacy as if filling a stage set.

From The Wall Street Journal

Abida, for decades a maker of “mouth-watering Afghan dumplings,” had recently been recognized as “Star Performer for the Month” when she was let go.

From The Wall Street Journal