mouthful
noun
the amount a mouth can hold.
mouthfuls
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pluralof mouthful.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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
Instead of teeth, the animals have plates of what is called baleen, through which they sieve huge mouthfuls of tiny creatures from the water.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2024
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
I was shaking, gulping mouthfuls of air that never made it to my lungs.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
