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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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
The lush texture of this wine is absolutely stunning, and the combination of the outstanding mouthfeel and complex aromatics of crushed rocks, fresh tobacco, and pristine fruit makes this wine a jaw-dropping beauty.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
The result is an organic, European-style chocolate bar with a velvety mouthfeel that runs $6, compared to the $12 that many high-end chocolate bars cost.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
Leafy greens vary so much in taste, mouthfeel, and even their size, so pairing more than one together—like a soft, butterhead lettuce with crunchy, thinly sliced cabbage—can make a salad that much more interesting.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
To give these products texture, taste and mouthfeel, Upside has added soy protein, wheat protein, fat, seasonings and more.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
Soft tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel pave the way for flavors of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and dried Bing cherry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Cells grown in a tank function essentially like ground meat, imparting a meaty flavor and mouthfeel to whatever they are added to, behaving more like an ingredient or a seasoning than a food product.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2024
There is a silky mouthfeel and a typical nose of Pinot of leather and forest floor.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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