Spittle (Noun)
Meaning
A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist asked the patient to spit out the excess spittle that had accumulated in her mouth during the examination.
- When she ate the sweet cookie, her mouth began to fill with spittle in anticipation of the sugar rush.
- The spittle in his mouth helped to break down the starchy bread as he chewed slowly.
- As he waited for his food to arrive, his stomach growled and his mouth filled with spittle in anticipation.
- The spittle in her mouth helped to soften the dry crackers, making them easier to swallow.