Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouth
noun
/maʊθ/
Definition
The mouth is the opening in the face of humans and many animals through which food, water, and air are taken in and sound is emitted.
Examples
- She opened her mouth wide to yawn.
- He spoke with great enthusiasm, his mouth forming wide smiles.
- The dentist examined her mouth carefully.
Meaning
The part of the face where speech and eating occur.
Synonyms
- Oral cavity
- Gob
- Trap
