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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
Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Brazil French press is one of our favorites because its fine-mesh filter keeps out grit but allows the beans’ natural oils and flavors to come through, resulting in a bold brew with a rich mouthfeel.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
When this happens, the ice cream's smooth structure breaks down, leading to a grainy, icy mouthfeel, altered flavor, and in some cases, the potential for bacterial growth if the ice cream warmed too dramatically before refreezing.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The rich, fluffy spread has the aged cheese’s sharp flavor and a creamy mouthfeel.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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