: 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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The brewery’s hazy IPAs are everything a hazy IPA should be: bursting with hop aroma and tropical fruit flavor and gentle, velvet mouthfeel.—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Silky mouthfeel with notes of tart cherry, white nectarine, and a hint of minerality.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Tasting gin involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 Yes, but a thick-walled mixing glass produces much better results both in dilution and mouthfeel.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mouthfeel
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