mouthpiece
Translation
mouthpiece, spokesperson, representative
Examples
He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet.
He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet.
She is the mouthpiece for the organization.
She is the mouthpiece for the organization.
Grammar Patterns
the mouthpiece of ((an instrument)) the part of an instrument you blow into He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet.
((a/the)) mouthpiece for ((an organization)) a person who speaks on behalf of a group She is the mouthpiece for the organization.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spokesperson, representative; nozzle, spout
Etymology
A compound word from 'mouth' and 'piece'. It literally means a 'piece for the mouth', which applies to both instruments and the figurative sense.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'mouth' + 'piece'. It's a piece that goes in your mouth (like on a trumpet) or someone who is the 'speaking piece' for a group.