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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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
Their rise has been rapid, driven almost entirely by the strength of their live performances and word of mouth.
From BBC ● May 16, 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
“What we’re seeing in theaters —the energy, the exit scores, the word of mouth — is everything we believed this film would deliver.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 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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