Definition

The amount of food or other material that can be held in the mouth at one time.

Example

He took a big mouthful of soup and slurped it down.

Conversation

Have you tried that new burger place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their burgers are a real mouthful.

Yeah, I saw a picture, and it looked huge!

I can't wait to get a mouthful of one of those!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mouthful → It is formed from "mouth" (from Old English *muð*, meaning the opening of the face used for eating and speaking) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "mouthful" refers to a quantity that fills the mouth.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mouth' being 'full' — that's why a mouthful is a quantity that fills the mouth.

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