a touch of

idiom

: a small amount of (something) : a hint or trace of (something)

She noticed a touch of garlic in the sauce.

I think I have a touch of the flu.

Examples of a touch of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Editor Tip: Henney suggests mature skin types try the shade Petal Power (seen above), a coral pink shade with a touch of gold shimmer. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024

My broth was slightly foggy brown, but still transparent, and had a touch of warming sweetness from the brandy that contrasted with the spice. —Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024

There’s great minerality with a touch of saline and a burst of bright acidity at the very end. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024

Leah and Louise is easygoing with just a touch of rustic-chic courtesy of myriad reclaimed wood fixtures throughout the space. —Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024

The icing was sweet but not cloying, with a touch of lemon. —Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024

Old friends, new robots and a touch of Bollywood will be in the center ring at the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. —Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024

Even if there was a touch of editing, what would be so abnormal about that? —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2024

Incorporate activities, and a touch of home Aside from providing a list of their favorite Aspen bars, restaurants, and activities, the couple also negotiated discounts for their guests to take part in winter sports in their free time around the weekend. —Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024