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mouthfuls

noun

plural of mouthful

as in bites

a small piece or quantity of food took a small mouthful of the soup to see if she liked it

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Recent Examples of mouthfuls Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025 The kitchen delivers each roll in a steady rhythm, with diners typically finishing each roll over the course of four mouthfuls. — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2022

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Noun

The Blanca Blue Restaurant serves up avant-garde Mexican cuisine, while the Aquazul Beach Bar & Lounge is the perfect place to grab some casual poolside bites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Bubonic plague, which is the most common form, is usually spread by the bites of infected fleas or direct contact with infected animals.

— Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of bites

Noun

Groth and Silver Oak were two early favorites, but my tastes have always ranged beyond Napa, including Burgundy, Chablis, Pinot Noir, and Italian whites.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
At that time, the company’s Fisher-Price, Barbie and American Girl brands were struggling to connect with changing consumer tastes and Mattel was reeling from the recent bankruptcy of Toys R Us.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of tastes

Noun

One block north is Marion Square and the weekend farmer’s market for all sorts of nibbles and souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

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