mouthpiece

noun

mouth·​piece ˈmau̇th-ˌpēs How to pronounce mouthpiece (audio)
1
: something placed at or forming a mouth
2
: a part (as of an instrument) that goes in the mouth or to which the mouth is applied
3
a
: one that expresses or interprets another's views : spokesman
b
slang : a criminal lawyer

Examples of mouthpiece in a Sentence

the mouthpiece of a trumpet He's been acting as a mouthpiece for the government on questions of foreign policy. The company has hired an attorney as a mouthpiece to answer its critics.
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Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mouthpiece was in 1673

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“Mouthpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthpiece. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

mouthpiece

noun
mouth·​piece -ˌpēs How to pronounce mouthpiece (audio)
1
: the part put to, between, or near the lips
the mouthpiece of a trumpet
the mouthpiece of a telephone
2
: someone who expresses another person's ideas : spokesperson

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