mouth
Definition
The opening in the face used for eating and speaking; the place where a river enters the sea
To remember it
Picture the big, colorful smile with teeth and lips. Think of how we use our mouth to talk and eat.
Examples
- A1
Open your mouth so the dentist can see.
- A1
She put the food in her mouth and chewed slowly.
- A2
Do not talk with food in your mouth.
- A2
The baby opened her mouth wide and let out a cry.
- B1
The town is located near the mouth of the river, where it flows into the Atlantic.
- B1
He was at a loss for words and stood there with his mouth open in shock.
- B2
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can save lives in cases of cardiac arrest when performed promptly and correctly.
- B2
The information spread by word of mouth long before it appeared in the press, suggesting a deliberate leak from inside the organization.
