mouthfeel

noun

mouth·feel | \ ˈmau̇th-ˌfēl

Definition of mouthfeel

: the sensation created by food or drink in the mouth

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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.

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Alcohol levels are used to shape a beer’s flavor and mouthfeel. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "The $100 million question: what ever happened to True Craft?," 27 June 2019 Flash brew is Verve’s new iced coffee that’s sort of the anti-cold brew — the coffee is brewed hot, quickly chilled in an oxygen-free environment and infused with nitrogen to provide a creamy mouthfeel. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Verve Coffee Roasters opens first Palo Alto cafe this week," 17 June 2019 The result is a cornucopia of white flowers and tropical fruit flavors, with waxy mouthfeel. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "Floral and lush, this $12 South African white wine blend blossoms in your glass," 14 June 2019 The thirst-quenching results are light with a floral zing and crisp mouthfeel. — Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, "6 superb California craft lagers for summer," 3 June 2019 Apricot plus other stone and tropical fruits give way to a soft mouthfeel, minerality and a nutty finish with a tiny pinch of lime. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "Explore Michigan's diverse wine scene, one of the country's most exciting developing regions," 5 July 2018 From Old Mission Peninsula, this wine delivers peach and pear with a balancing nuttiness, luxuriously soft mouthfeel and a clean finish. $22 2016 Mari Vineyards Dry Riesling. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "Explore Michigan's diverse wine scene, one of the country's most exciting developing regions," 5 July 2018 With notes of fennel, apricot, peach, vanilla and nuts, this wine’s lively bubbles gave it a creamy mouthfeel. — Michael Austin, The Seattle Times, "Trentodoc is the budget answer to Champagne you need to know," 11 Sep. 2018 The use of coconut oil resulted in a greasy mouthfeel, and the once-sweet flavor of the carrots was flattened out and metallic. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, "Gluten-Free Carrot Cake," 14 May 2018

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