mouthwatering
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Fueled by changing consumer appetites, convenience store fare has gone from questionable to mouthwatering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
And my current neighbor, Ms. Cassandra, who always makes sure to save me a plate when she grills her mouthwatering barbecue ribs.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
There’s a vibrant arts district, a mouthwatering culinary scene, water recreation galore and an incredible lifestyle overall.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025
It was wise advice as Jones peppered the boundary with an mouthwatering exhibition of powerful strokeplay – the pick a towering 99-metre heave that flew out of the ground.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024
On their last evening, Mrs. Weasley conjured up a sumptuous dinner that included all of Harry’s favorite things, ending with a mouthwatering treacle pudding.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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