English Explanatory Dictionary

mouthpiece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially:
  2. The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
  3. The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.
  4. A mouthguard.
  5. A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.
  6. A lawyer for the defense.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ En-us-mouthpiece.ogg

Word forms

mouthpiece mouthpieces

Etymology

From mouth + piece.

Derived words

mouthpieced
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