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

Canada set out their case as Women's World Cup contenders and set up a mouth-watering semi-final with holders New Zealand as they ruthlessly demolished Australia in Bristol.

From BBC

This month is the best time to celebrate spring’s most prized ingredients by enjoying a medley of colorful, mouth-watering recipes.

From Salon

It sets up a mouth-watering meeting with PSG, conquerors of Liverpool and the coming force in this season's Champions League, for a place in the semi-final.

From BBC

After 24 rounds of boxing of the highest level, the results sets up a mouth-watering decider.

From BBC

If both players advanced to a mouth-watering championship match then Sabalenka would need to win the title for a third straight year to stay top of the rankings.

From BBC