as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it
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Recent Examples of mouthfuls
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The kitchen delivers each roll in a steady rhythm, with diners typically finishing each roll over the course of four mouthfuls.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2022
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The kitchen delivers each roll in a steady rhythm, with diners typically finishing each roll over the course of four mouthfuls.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthfuls
Noun
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Beyond game day wings, customers can expect pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads, among other classic bar bites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bricken started over at age 50 and worked 20-hour days to build the cookie dough empire that produces more than a million cookie dough and gelato bites every single week.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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As far as customization goes, Matouk excels in designing high-quality bath towels that suit all tastes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t nudge your side piece for inside nibbles.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Mouthfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthfuls. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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