mouthwatering

adjective

mouth·​wa·​ter·​ing ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ How to pronounce mouthwatering (audio)
-ˌwä-
Synonyms of mouthwateringnext
: arousing the appetite : tantalizingly delicious or appealing
a mouthwatering aroma
mouthwateringly
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯ-tə-riŋ-lē How to pronounce mouthwatering (audio)
-ˌwä-
adverb

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an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
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Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle. — Air Mail, 4 Apr. 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 The left-handed-hitting Hicks has a golden opportunity to add to his home run ledger in a mouthwatering matchup today. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 9 May 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

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mouthwatering was in 1897

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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwatering. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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