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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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
The company’s sense of swagger means that many customers approach it directly due to word of mouth and reputation, and that Palantir can decide which partnerships will generate the most value, the analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 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
Using word of mouth, brokers in Seoul offered “planned escapes.”
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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