multisensory

adjective

mul·​ti·​sen·​so·​ry ˌməl-tē-ˈsen(t)-sə-rē How to pronounce multisensory (audio)
-ˈsen(t)s-rē
: relating to or involving several physiological senses
multisensory experiences

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Pinky Swear Pinky Swear is the zany love child of a contemporary art gallery and a groovy cocktail lounge—think the multisensory cacophony of the immersive art experience Meow Wolf. Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026 Since then, his practice has expanded to immersive environments, multisensory experiences and 360-degree projects that extend beyond the show itself. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 Reservations are nearly impossible to secure unless booked far in advance, but dining at any of these diverse standouts will surely be a lasting and multisensory memory of your Napa Valley trip. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 Visiting a museum could soon be a truly multisensory experience—smells included. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multisensory

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multisensory was in 1912

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“Multisensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multisensory. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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