mouth

//maʊθ//

Translation

mouth

Definition

The mouth of something is the opening or entrance through which it is accessed, such as the opening of a cave, bottle, or river where it meets another body of water. This term is commonly used in geography for river mouths, in everyday contexts for container openings, and in figurative language for the entrance to a tunnel or cave.

Example

  • The mouth of the cave was hidden behind a thick curtain of vines.

  • She poured the water carefully into the narrow mouth of the bottle.

  • The river widens significantly at its mouth where it flows into the sea.

  • We stood at the mouth of the tunnel, peering into the darkness.

  • The mouth of the volcano emitted a steady stream of smoke.

  • He sealed the mouth of the bag with a twist tie to keep the contents fresh.

  • The harbor is located near the mouth of the estuary.

  • She placed a funnel into the mouth of the jar to avoid spilling.

  • The explorers finally reached the mouth of the canyon after a long hike.

  • The pipe's mouth was clogged with debris, causing the water to back up.

Synonyms

opening
entrance
aperture
outlet
inlet

Other meanings

  • A1
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  • B1
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