Mouthpiece: meaning, definitions and examples

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mouthpiece

[ˈmaʊθˌpiːs ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

musical instrument

A mouthpiece is a part of a musical instrument, such as a trumpet or saxophone, that the musician blows into in order to produce sound.

Examples of usage

The trumpet player carefully selected a new mouthpiece for his instrument.
She cleaned her saxophone mouthpiece after every performance.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

person speaking on behalf of another

A mouthpiece can also refer to a person who speaks on behalf of another, especially in a legal or political context.

Synonyms

representative, spokesperson.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
mouthpiece	Typically used to describe a person who speaks on behalf of someone else, often with a negative connotation suggesting they have little personal opinion and fully echo the views of the person they represent. The politician's assistant acted as his mouthpiece during the press conference. She's just a mouthpiece for the company, repeating their statements verbatim.
spokesperson	Commonly used to refer to someone who speaks on behalf of a group or organization, especially in media and public relations contexts. The company's spokesperson addressed the media about the recent data breach. As a spokesperson for the charity, he often appears on television.
representative	Generally used in a professional context to describe someone who speaks or acts on behalf of others officially, often in organizations, companies, or government. The sales representative met with potential clients to discuss the new product. She was elected as the representative of the student body.

Word

Description / Examples

mouthpiece

Typically used to describe a person who speaks on behalf of someone else, often with a negative connotation suggesting they have little personal opinion and fully echo the views of the person they represent.

The politician's assistant acted as his mouthpiece during the press conference.
She's just a mouthpiece for the company, repeating their statements verbatim.

spokesperson

Commonly used to refer to someone who speaks on behalf of a group or organization, especially in media and public relations contexts.

The company's spokesperson addressed the media about the recent data breach.
As a spokesperson for the charity, he often appears on television.

representative

Generally used in a professional context to describe someone who speaks or acts on behalf of others officially, often in organizations, companies, or government.

The sales representative met with potential clients to discuss the new product.
She was elected as the representative of the student body.

Examples of usage

The lawyer acted as a mouthpiece for the defendant during the trial.
The spokesperson served as the company's mouthpiece in the press conference.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word has roots in Old English, where 'mūþ' means 'mouth' and 'pīece' refers to a part or piece.
It first appeared in English texts around the 14th century to describe parts of wind instruments.

Music

Brass instruments like trumpets and saxophones have specific mouthpieces that affect sound quality and tone.
In music, a mouthpiece can also refer to a part of a woodwind instrument, essential for producing sound.

Communication

In politics, a mouthpiece often refers to a spokesperson who conveys a message or policy on behalf of a leader or organization.
The term is sometimes used negatively to describe someone who merely repeats another's opinions without original thought.

Technology

Modern communication devices might include 'mouthpiece' as slang for smartphones or headsets that connect users verbally.
Voice recognition technology often utilizes various mouthpiece designs to capture clearer audio input for better understanding.

Art and Culture

In literature, characters often serve as mouthpieces for the author's opinions, reflecting societal themes or critiques.
Mouthpiece can also refer to artists who express the thoughts or struggles of a marginalized community through their work.

Translations

Translations of the word "mouthpiece" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bocal

🇮🇳 मुँहपीस

🇩🇪 Mundstück

🇮🇩 penyambung mulut

🇺🇦 мундштук

🇵🇱 ustnik

🇯🇵 マウスピース

🇫🇷 embout

🇪🇸 boquilla

🇹🇷 ağız parçası

🇰🇷 입부분

🇸🇦 فوهة الفم

🇨🇿 náustek

🇸🇰 náustok

🇨🇳 吹嘴

🇸🇮 ustnik

🇮🇸 munnstykki

🇰🇿 ауыздық

🇬🇪 პირული ნაწილი

🇦🇿 ağız parçası

🇲🇽 boquilla