Meaning & Definition of Mouthpiece in English
English⟶
Mouthpiece
/maʊθpis/
noun
1. A part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
- "The mouthpiece of a respirator"
synonym:
- mouthpiece
2. An acoustic device
- The part of a telephone into which a person speaks
synonym:
- mouthpiece
3. A spokesperson (as a lawyer)
synonym:
- mouthpiece,
- mouth
4. (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
synonym:
- mouthpiece,
- gumshield
5. The tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
synonym:
- mouthpiece
6. The aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
synonym:
- mouthpiece,
- embouchure
Examples of using
She covered the mouthpiece of the phone with her hand.