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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
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
These ingredients improve texture, prevent separation, and create a creamy mouthfeel.
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Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Espresso is thicker, creamier, and has a velvety mouthfeel that almost borders on syrupy.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Tasting rum involves a combination of sensations, including the nose, palate, mouthfeel and finish.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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