mouths
word · lemma: mouth
/ˈmaʊðz/
mowthz
/ˈmaʊðz/
mowthz
Definition
The plural of 'mouth'; refers to the openings in the face used for eating, speaking, or breathing, or to similar parts in animals or objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Mouths' is a regular plural. It is used for people, animals, and metaphorically (e.g., 'many mouths to feed'). Not used for rivers or cave openings (use 'mouth' for locations).
Spanish: bocasPortuguese (BR): bocasPortuguese (PT): bocasChinese (Simplified): 嘴巴 - 嘴（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 嘴巴 - 嘴（複數）Hindi: मुंहArabic: أفواهBengali: মুখগুলোRussian: ртыJapanese: 口Vietnamese: miệngKorean: 입Turkish: ağızlarUrdu: منہIndonesian: mulut
Example Sentences
We have five mouths to feed in our family.
natural
The children covered their mouths when they laughed.
natural
Different animals have different kinds of mouths.
natural
Babies put things in their mouths.
basic
Dogs have big mouths.
basic
They all opened their mouths to sing.
basic