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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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
One category manages to do it right—NA amaro—but much of the non-alcoholic versions of whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, and tequila out there are overly sweet and have a weird mouthfeel due to the additives that are used to try to replicate the original.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Beer’s myriad of flavors, mouthfeel, and aromas can add heft but also a delicate nature to all manner of drinks.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Aged 14 years, this Highland single malt had a second maturation in first-fill ex-sherry casks, creating a whisky brimming with dark fruit, leather, oak spice, and a velvety mouthfeel that screams luxury.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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