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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Like many hit albums then, “Boston” was the beneficiary of on-campus and in-car stereo systems, college radio stations and word of mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 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
A-Star Barbers grew through word of mouth, boosted online by players sharing their experiences in the chair, and now has 1.3 million Instagram followers.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 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
It also holds for restaurants, movies, fashion trends, or anything else that moves by word of mouth.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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