mouthpiece

noun
UK: /ˈmaʊθpiːs/
US: /ˈmaʊθpiːs/

  1. A part of a musical instrument or other device that you put in your mouth.

    1. He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after playing.
    2. The clarinet's mouthpiece needed replacing because it was cracked and worn from use.

  2. A person or newspaper that expresses the opinions of another person or organization.

    1. The senator is often seen as a mouthpiece for the oil industry.
    2. The magazine acted as a mouthpiece for the political party, promoting their agenda.

  3. A lawyer.

    1. He needed a good mouthpiece to win the case.
    2. The defendant hired a high-powered mouthpiece known for his aggressive tactics.

Synonyms

representative lawyer advocate attorney spokesperson

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mouthpiece" in English means: A part of a musical instrument or other device that you put in your mouth., A person or newspaper that expresses the opinions of another person or organization., A lawyer..

The phonetic transcription of "mouthpiece" is /ˈmaʊθpiːs/ in British English and /ˈmaʊθpiːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mouthpiece": representative, lawyer, advocate, attorney, spokesperson.

Example usage of "mouthpiece": "He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after playing.". More examples on the page.