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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
Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Well-balanced with a full-bodied velvety mouthfeel, citrus, spices and earthy roots craft a complex spirit that is served tableside from a bespoke mixing glass.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a touch of spice despite the lack of rye grain, and the high wheat percentage has given it a pleasant sweetness and a creamy mouthfeel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
But crema is not the most important part of your espresso, and less important to mouthfeel and body than many assume.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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