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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Diana Ruzova: I know you started off with snail mail and word of mouth to promote the screenings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Some have been sold to local people through word of mouth, but he said he just wanted to keep making his creations for a hobby.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
That’s why it pays to identify aides through word of mouth who, even if they are not available now, might be available later.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Radio airplay, strong word of mouth, glossy production and a slick cover that looked like an upscale fragrance ad helped the record sell a million copies by September 1976.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
This is, in a nutshell, what word of mouth is.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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