English · Body & Health
mouth
/maʊθ/
[/maʊθ/]
opening for eating
Beginnernoun
Definition
The opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing.
Example
He covered his mouth and yawned widely in the middle of the long afternoon meeting.
He covered his mouth and yawned widely in the middle of the long afternoon meeting.
Etymology
From Old English 'mūþ', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Word of mouth' means information passed by speaking.