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 Moniak has a mouthwatering matchup against Brady Singer at homer-friendly Coors Field. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for mouthwatering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
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  • There are so many delicious desserts that star apples, including cakes, cobblers, and more.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
  • No ermine robe was too soft, and no dish too delicious, for the cardinals of the past.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious

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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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