mouthpiece

American  

[mouth-pees] / ˈmaʊθˌpis /

noun

1. a piece placed at or forming the mouth, as of a receptacle or tube.

2. a piece or part, as of an instrument, to which the mouth is applied or which is held in the mouth.

   the mouthpiece of a trumpet.

3. the part of a bit or bridle, as for a horse, that passes through the animal's mouth.

4. a person, newspaper, etc., that conveys the opinions or sentiments of others; spokesperson.

5. Slang. a lawyer, especially a criminal lawyer.

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mouthpiece British  

/ ˈmaʊθˌpiːs /

noun

1. the part of a wind instrument into which the player blows

2. the part of a telephone receiver into which a person speaks

3. the part of a container forming its mouth

4. a person who acts as a spokesman, as for an organization

5. a publication, esp a periodical, expressing the official views of an organization

6. boxing another name for gumshield

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Etymology

Origin of mouthpiece

First recorded in 1675–85; mouth + piece

Example Sentences

As well as being one of only three carnyces found in Britain, it was "the most complete carnyx ever found, with the pipe, mouthpiece and bell all uniquely intact", he added.

From BBC

Ms. Takaichi had the temerity to say so in November, and Beijing’s mouthpieces attacked her for it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Below, the actor from Arkansas, 70, talks about being a mouthpiece for Sheridan, smoking on the job and how his dyslexia and obsessive compulsive disorder influence the way he memorizes lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ryan said he isn’t a mouthpiece for the administration and turned down some opportunities for access, including chances to visit the White House and interview cabinet members alongside reporters, because it wasn’t exclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s all the little things that keep you disciplined. Wearing your mouthpiece, keeping your eyes on him.”

From Los Angeles Times