How to Use tongue in a Sentence

tongue

noun
Definition of tonguenext
Synonyms for tonguenext
  • They speak the same tongue.
  • The taste of the spice was still on her tongue.
  • The cow ran its tongue over its lips.
  • The little girl stuck her tongue out at me.
  • He spoke in a foreign tongue.
  • English is my native tongue.
  • His sharp tongue is going to get him into trouble someday.
  • The video does not show the boy sucking the Dalai Lama’s tongue.
    — Joseph Wilkinson New York Daily News (tns), al, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The finish lingers on the back of your tongue, with a hint of oak and smoke.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The pigs’ fat, meanwhile, is silken and truly melts on the tongue.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Even the gold tongues of fire atop the heart mimic real flames.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Aside from a few wagging tails and panting tongues, the crowd was hushed and still.
    — Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Apr. 2023
  • The f---ing goddamn snake’s tongue is flicking out at me.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The Wicked Goods have the signature mock sewn toe box, the wrap around lace with a single pass though the tongue.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The jokes and cameos come fast and furious, tongue hard in cheek and winks aplenty.
    — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 18 July 2023
  • As with the rest of this game, her tongue’s firmly in cheek, though the satire could stand to have a little more bite.
    — Kris Holt, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Next, make sure the brush reaches the cheek, tongue, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023
  • They’re also designed with a 3-inch heel and pull tabs on both the heel and tongue for easy on-off.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
  • However, a word of caution: This dish is not for the faint of heart — or tongue.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • In the end, after all those rumors and all that tongue-clucking, no.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The Sock-Fit XT tongue adds a touch of comfort, and the inner sole feels great when covering the ground.
    — Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The tongue of the glacier is covered with debris that can also shield the glacier from melting.
    — Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Then, the ornate silver scissors and the tongue business.
    — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The smooth, lush mouthfeel of the liquid gliding over the tongue gives way to a long and pleasant finish.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Biting their tongues, Art and Frank even met the artist and his manager.
    — Jason Kersten, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Tense your tongue muscles to squeeze the sublingual gland.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 27 July 2023
  • With a soft, stretchy tongue and support through the arch and heel, it's designed to keep you comfy on long strolls.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
  • In the second shot of the photo series, Zeta-Jones sticks out her tongue.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Ringwald crouched down and grabbed Posen’s leg and stuck her tongue out, while Mathilda posed with her hands on her hips to the side.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • When drying, be sure to take out the laces, open up the tongue as much as possible and aerate.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023

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