mouthpiece
Mouthpiece (noun) means the part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth. Example: “He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after every practice.”
How to use mouthpiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of a device you put to your mouth, or someone who speaks for another party.
Word forms
mouthpieces plural
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He cleaned the _____ of his trumpet after every practice.
Etymology
From "mouth" plus "piece."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mouthpiece
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What does “mouthpiece” mean?
The word “mouthpiece” means the part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth. In plain terms, the part of a device you put to your mouth, or someone who speaks for another party.
How do you pronounce “mouthpiece”?
“Mouthpiece” is pronounced MOWTH-pees (/ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “mouthpiece” in a sentence?
Here is “mouthpiece” used in a sentence: “He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after every practice.”
What part of speech is “mouthpiece”?
“Mouthpiece” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mouthpiece” have?
“Mouthpiece” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.