mouth-watering

[ mouth-waw-ter-ing, -wot-er- ]

adjective

1. very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description:

   a mouth-watering dessert.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouth-watering¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Two mouth-watering contests, but will the fights be the main attraction of the evening?

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Their opening spell hinted at the mouth-watering prospect of what could be to come.

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Leroy Cudjoe was denied a try by a foot in touch, but Powell and Tai added further finishing flourishes to set up what promises to be a mouth-watering final against Wigan.

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Spurs go back into the top four with a mouth-watering tie against Arsenal looming in three weeks' time.

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As always, City's trip to Anfield next weekend is a mouth-watering prospect, with so much quality on show.

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