mouth-watering

[mouth-waw-ter-ing, -wot-er-]

adjective

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

   a mouth-watering dessert.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouth-watering¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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Not only is this symbolic of the growth and development of the game, but it is also a mouth-watering prospect considering the seismic impact it will have for whoever is triumphant.

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The name gujeolpan refers to nine ingredients on a plate, with eight colorful vegetables or proteins sliced thinly and arrayed around the edge of plate, much like a mouth-watering sundial.

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Still, England march on to the next challenge unbeaten, no less than the mouth-watering prospect of facing their greatest rivals Australia for the first time since the Ashes hammering.

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