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 Tomatillo salsa, Monterey Jack, chicken, and tortillas create a mouthwatering skillet meal. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026 The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses. — Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Re-launching for business this past summer, the sleek restaurant debuted a totally new– and absolutely mouthwatering, dining experience for the East End. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mouthwatering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
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  • Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Definition of delicious

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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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