Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mouthful

noun
/ˈmaʊθ.fəl/
Definition
A mouthful refers to a quantity of food or drink that fills the mouth.
Examples
  • After taking a big mouthful of soup, he sighed in satisfaction.
  • The professor’s explanation was a mouthful, making it hard for students to keep up.
Meaning
It can also describe something difficult to say or pronounce, often due to its length.
Synonyms
  • bite
  • gob
  • portion
  • helping
  • chunk