multisensory

adjective

mul·​ti·​sen·​so·​ry ˌməl-tē-ˈsen(t)-sə-rē How to pronounce multisensory (audio)
-ˈsen(t)s-rē
: relating to or involving several physiological senses
multisensory experiences

Examples of multisensory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Some need structured, multisensory reading instruction. Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026 The point is to deliver emotional imprinting by way of multisensory encounters, which research shows deepen brand affinity in ways mere test drives cannot. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Inside: The Childhood of an Artist Sacha Wares Looking for an evocative multisensory biography? Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 Visiting a museum could soon be a truly multisensory experience—smells included. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multisensory

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multisensory was in 1912

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Multisensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multisensory. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster