to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
Examples of to the touch in a Sentence
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The sustainable fibers are soft to the touch and wrinkle-resistant, while the cozy wide leg design is practical for long travel days.
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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Drain and rinse pasta mixture with cold water until pasta is cool to the touch.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
If your little one often wakes up hot and uncomfortable, try a mattress protector that’s cool to the touch for extra comfort.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Shop the best Brooklinen deals below: Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set (40% Off)
Upgrade your bedding with the luxe Sateen Set, which feels rich and buttery to the touch and features a 470-thread count and slightly luminous finish.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Some people store their facial rollers in the fridge to reduce inflammation, but Jade stone rollers remain cool to the touch even when kept outside of the fridge.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
Bake biscuits: Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Thanks to the moisture-wicking fabric, these leggings feel cool to the touch even after a hot room workout.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
The testers also expressed that the buttery smooth sheets are cool to the touch thanks to the viscose, and that even after multiple washes there weren’t loose threads or any shrinkage.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Drain and rinse pasta mixture with cold water until pasta is cool to the touch.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
If your little one often wakes up hot and uncomfortable, try a mattress protector that’s cool to the touch for extra comfort.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Shop the best Brooklinen deals below: Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set (40% Off)
Upgrade your bedding with the luxe Sateen Set, which feels rich and buttery to the touch and features a 470-thread count and slightly luminous finish.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Some people store their facial rollers in the fridge to reduce inflammation, but Jade stone rollers remain cool to the touch even when kept outside of the fridge.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
Bake biscuits: Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Thanks to the moisture-wicking fabric, these leggings feel cool to the touch even after a hot room workout.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
The testers also expressed that the buttery smooth sheets are cool to the touch thanks to the viscose, and that even after multiple washes there weren’t loose threads or any shrinkage.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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