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mouthpiece

noun

Simple meaning

A part that goes over or into the mouth of a person.

Pronunciation

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mowthpees

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmaʊθpis

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. A part that goes over or into the mouth of a person

  2. The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.

  3. The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.

  4. A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially

  5. An acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks

  6. by extension

    A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A part that goes over or into the mouth of a person

Used this way, mouthpiece is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use mouthpiece

  • “The mouthpiece of a respirator.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Acoustic / aperture

telephone mouthpiecerubber mouthpiece

Tube

official mouthpiece

Other combinations

mere mouthpieceshaped mouthpieceamber mouthpiecemouthpiece pressure

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