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mouthpiece

MOWTH-pees

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.”

noun
1
The part of an instrument or device placed at or near the mouth.
"He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after every practice."
2
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."
3
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

Word forms

mouthpieces plural

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Etymology

From "mouth" plus "piece."

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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