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Do you sometimes find yourself trying to describe a concept or phenomenon for which you don't have a word? In such cases, it is not unusual for people to coin neologisms (new words or expressions) to describe such concepts or phenomena - the pink glow on the underside of gray clouds right before sunset, for example, or the sensation created in the mouth by a particular item of food or drink. Indeed, this latter concept has already been given a name, "mouthfeel," a simple combination of "mouth" and "feel" that can be used to describe the creamy warmth of a mushroom soup or the dry, velvety sensation of a pinot noir. This coinage is relatively new; its earliest known use dates back only to 1951.
Examples of mouthfeel in a Sentence
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Tasting rum involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The result is a denser, higher-protein product with a richer mouthfeel than traditional yogurt, even though the underlying fermentation process is identical.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Arak, by contrast, is clear and dry, similar in flavor and mouthfeel to Japanese sake.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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