mouth
0 antonyms and opposites of mouth, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
How to use mouth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English mūþ, from an ancient Germanic root also connected to Latin words for "chin" and "to chew."
Full origin of mouth →Frequently asked questions
What does “mouth” mean?
The word “mouth” means the opening in the face used for eating and speaking. In plain terms, the body part used to eat and speak, or — by extension — an opening, outlet, or outspoken person.
How do you pronounce “mouth”?
“Mouth” is pronounced mowth (/maʊθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mouth” in a sentence?
Here is “mouth” used in a sentence: “She covered her mouth to stifle a laugh.”
What is another word for “mouth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mouth” include bazoo, cakehole, clam, chops, clamshell and gob.
What part of speech is “mouth”?
“Mouth” is a noun.
Where does the word “mouth” come from?
The word “mouth” comes from Latin. From Old English mūþ, from an ancient Germanic root also connected to Latin words for "chin" and "to chew.".
Is “mouth” a common word?
“Mouth” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “mouth” have?
“Mouth” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
What is the mouth of a river?
The mouth of a river is the place where it ends by flowing into a larger body of water, such as a sea, lake, or another river. It is the opposite of the source, where the river begins. This is a figurative use, based on the idea of an opening.
What are the main parts of the mouth?
The mouth includes the lips at the front, the teeth and gums for biting and chewing, and the tongue for tasting, moving food, and forming speech. The roof is the palate, and glands release saliva to help break food down. Together these parts support both eating and talking.
What does mouth mean in expressions like 'mouth of a cave'?
Here mouth means an opening or entrance, borrowing from the way the mouth is an opening in the face. A cave's mouth is its entrance; a bottle's mouth is its top opening. This figurative sense appears widely — the mouth of a tunnel, a harbour, or a jar.