mouthpiece

[ mouth-pees ]
/ ˈmaʊθˌpis /
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noun

a piece placed at or forming the mouth, as of a receptacle or tube.
a piece or part, as of an instrument, to which the mouth is applied or which is held in the mouth: the mouthpiece of a trumpet.
the part of a bit or bridle, as for a horse, that passes through the animal's mouth.
a person, newspaper, etc., that conveys the opinions or sentiments of others; spokesperson.
Slang. a lawyer, especially a criminal lawyer.

Origin of mouthpiece

First recorded in 1675–85; mouth + piece

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Words nearby mouthpiece

mouthed, mouthfeel, mouthful, mouthing, mouthpart, mouthpiece, mouthwash, mouthwatering, mouthy, mouton, moutonnée

Words related to mouthpiece

spokeswoman, agent, spokesman, speaker, representative, delegate

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British Dictionary definitions for mouthpiece

mouthpiece
/ (ˈmaʊθˌpiːs) /

noun

the part of a wind instrument into which the player blows
the part of a telephone receiver into which a person speaks
the part of a container forming its mouth
a person who acts as a spokesman, as for an organization
a publication, esp a periodical, expressing the official views of an organization
boxing another name for gumshield