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mouthwatering

British  
/ ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ /

adjective

  1. whetting the appetite, as from smell, appearance, or description

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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