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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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Today, the chef, a native of France, is working long days at a foie gras farm in northeast China trying to nail the perfect, mouthwatering flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

That is because next up would be a match with Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium - a mouthwatering fixture for many football fans, but a daunting one for England supporters.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

There’s a vibrant arts district, a mouthwatering culinary scene, water recreation galore and an incredible lifestyle overall.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025

Since Kikkoman Soy Sauce slowly ferments for months, the traditional brewing process develops umami – the extra boost of savory, mouthwatering flavor known as the “fifth taste” — something salt can’t deliver alone.

From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024

The smell of something delicious floated through the air: the mouthwatering aroma of hamburgers.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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