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
What should be mouthwatering instead physicalizes this show’s defining descriptor: disgust.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2024
The second she walked into her house, Sierra was greeted by the heavy, mouthwatering smell of arroz con pollo and platanos simmering on the stovetop.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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