maw

noun

Definition of mawnext
as in mouth
literary the mouth, jaws, or throat of an animal the gaping maw of the tiger

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Recent Examples of maw Dried seafood shops spill over with scallops, fish maw, and abalone. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 That gives scientists a rare and fleeting insight into the connection that exists between matter falling to the maw of a black hole and the material being blasted out at near light-speed as jets of plasma. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Decapitated, the fairy of Smoking with Oneself (2021–26) puffs a cigarette from the gaping red maw of her throat. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 Who shall enter the cavernous maw of our fair stadium next? — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for maw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maw
  1. mouth
  2. jaws
  3. gullet
Noun
  • Preliminary research suggests nasal breathing at rest may be associated with lower blood pressure than mouth breathing.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mouth
Noun
  • If presented with something to grip, even unconsciously, many jaws will.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There are no teeth in his jaws, and the sockets have smoothed over.
    — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of jaws
Noun
  • The whale’s gullet is flickeringly lit by a bioluminescent jellyfish that Jay sort of befriends.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Willie the Whale is a sculptural cetacean that invites guests to climb into its gullet to watch a show.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of gullet

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“Maw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maw. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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