word of mouth
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of word of mouth
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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When I was a young freelance writer, I got a job at a Manhattan test-prep company, one of those boutique agencies that lets its wealthy customers find them through word of mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Even if you keep up with television, movies and music, it seems to be a lot more word of mouth than historically where things are plastered everywhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Be it measured by box office gross or word of mouth buzz, popularity isn’t enough to define a classic.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Growth finally began to pick up after the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by the country's economic and digital acceleration, as well as word of mouth.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
You just tell a few people, word of mouth travels, and a crowd appears.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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