mouthpiece
|mouth-piece|
🇺🇸
/ˈmaʊθˌpis/
🇬🇧
/ˈmaʊθ.piːs/
communication tool
Etymology
'mouthpiece' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'mouth' and 'piece', where 'mouth' meant 'opening' and 'piece' meant 'part'.
'mouth' and 'piece' combined in Middle English to form 'mouthpiece', eventually becoming the modern English word 'mouthpiece'.
Initially, it meant 'a part of an object that is placed in the mouth', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a spokesperson'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a part of a musical instrument, such as a trumpet or clarinet, that is placed between or against the lips.
The trumpet's mouthpiece was cold against his lips.
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Noun 2
a person or organization that speaks on behalf of another person or group.
The spokesperson acted as the mouthpiece for the company.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41