mouthpiece
Translation
mouthpiece, spokesperson, organ
Examples
He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet.
He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet.
The newspaper was a mouthpiece for the government.
The newspaper was a mouthpiece for the government.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the part of an instrument or device The mouthpiece of the phone was broken.
((a mouthpiece for sb./sth.)) a person or publication that expresses the views of another The journal acted as a mouthpiece for the opposition party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spokesperson, representative, organ
Etymology
A compound word from 'mouth' and 'piece'. It literally means a 'piece for the mouth'.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally: a 'piece' that goes in or near your 'mouth' (like on an instrument), or a person who is the 'mouth piece' for a group.