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mouthwatering

British

/ ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ /

adjective

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

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mouthwatering

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

Fueled by changing consumer appetites, convenience store fare has gone from questionable to mouthwatering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025

Besides a few restaurants, including a mouthwatering birria joint, there are not many businesses to draw in tourists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024

“Judging from the mouthwatering smell, I agree with your decision, BEASTIES! But it couldn’t hurt for me to take a bite, now, could it?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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