Meaning & Definition of word "Mouthpiece"
Mouthpiece
/ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/
noun:
- 1. A person or thing that speaks on behalf of another person or group.
- Example: The spokesperson acted as a mouthpiece for the organization during the press conference.
- 2. A device through which a person speaks or plays a musical instrument, typically designed to be held in the mouth.
- Example: She adjusted the mouthpiece of her saxophone before starting to play.
- 3. A part of a device, like a telephone or radio, that is held against the mouth to enable communication.
- Example: He spoke into the mouthpiece of the telephone to ensure he was heard clearly.
- 4. A part of a pipe or other device that is inserted into the mouth.
- Example: The mouthpiece of the hookah was sanitized before use.
Etymology
●Middle English mouthpece, from mouth + piece.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mouthpiece for:
A spokesperson who represents or explains the views of another.
Related Words
spokesman:
A male representative who speaks on behalf of a group.
spokeswoman:
A female representative who speaks on behalf of a group.
representative:
A person chosen to act or speak for others.
Slang Meanings of mouthpiece
Meaning: Informal term for someone who speaks without their own opinions.
● Example Sentence: He's just a mouthpiece, repeating everything his manager says.
Meaning: A term for a person who communicates in a way that sounds scripted.
● Example Sentence: She sounds like a mouthpiece in those interviews, never sharing her true feelings.