mouthfuls
- plural of mouthful.
Example Sentences
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During a recording session, Ms. Ackmann writes, “Dolly popped a pint of Häagen-Dazs into the microwave until it softened, then scooped out mouthfuls with a potato chip.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
"If the trucks stop, a whole country will be switched off," he said, between mouthfuls of rice.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
Doctors are no longer allowed to prescribe quinine for cramps, so I drink a few mouthfuls of tonic water instead.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Offline he helped too, showing elderly neighbours how to ease their discomfort from inhaling mouthfuls of tear gas, said his younger brother Djimbala Ba.
From Reuters ● Jun. 5, 2023
He was away some time, and Frodo after a few mouthfuls of lembas settled deep into the brown fern and went to sleep.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
