mouthwatering

adjective

ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ How to pronounce mouthwatering (audio)
Definition of mouthwateringnext
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries

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Recent Examples of mouthwatering Defending world champions Argentina will face European champions Spain in a mouthwatering showdown at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026 Next up is a mouthwatering quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka, a Wimbledon occasion that will hopefully be worth the wait. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 Tomatillo salsa, Monterey Jack, chicken, and tortillas create a mouthwatering skillet meal. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mouthwatering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
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  • Its rooftop bar, Zefiro, is a hotspot for creative cocktails with views of the Duomo, while a restaurant by Korean-American chef Akira Back, who trained under Nobu, brings delicious Japanese fusion cuisine to a city dominated by pasta and steak.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cast your mind back to the winter of 2024 and the delicious second season of The Traitors.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious

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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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