noun

mouthpiece

MOWTH-pees

noun

The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.

"He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after every practice."

A person or publication that speaks on behalf of someone else, often a group or organization.

"The newspaper was widely seen as a mouthpiece for the ruling party."

Informal term for a defense lawyer.

"He hired a sharp mouthpiece to fight the charges."

How to Use Mouthpiece

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe part of a device you put to your mouth, or someone who speaks for another party.

Common pairings

telephone mouthpiece trumpet mouthpiece government mouthpiece

mouthpieces plural

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He cleaned the _____ of his trumpet after every practice.

From "mouth" plus "piece."

Cece niece piece Reece Greece apiece fleece earpiece hairpiece timepiece headpiece masterpiece