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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A new business was born, growing by word of mouth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 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
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
“Ah, I see. That’s smart. Rootwork is usually passed along by word of mouth, so writing it down while you learn is a good idea. You’ll have it to study on later.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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