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(gums) 1 syllables

Definition

plural noun. the soft tissue in the mouth around teeth.

Example Sentence

The gums around your teeth are pink.

More Example Sentences

Healthy gums are important for good teeth.

Synonyms

gingiva; tissue; mouth

Antonyms

lips

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gums
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Rhymes

  • bums
  • chums
  • comes
  • crumbs
  • drums
  • gumbs
  • gums
  • gumz
  • hums
  • mums
  • numbs
  • plum's
  • plumbs
  • plums
  • rums
  • slums
  • somes
  • strums
  • sums
  • thumbs
  • tums
  • tums'

  • becomes
  • succumbs
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