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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In some parts of the world, raves can be an important expression of social belonging and resistance, a fact that’s celebrated in a multisensory special exhibit at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025 One is specialized instruction, such as multisensory learning. Megan McGibney, Parents, 3 Dec. 2025 In the film, Hemsworth explains that while Alzheimer's destroys the connections between brain cells and disrupts memory networks, reminiscence therapy builds back those connections through multisensory experiences. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025 In response to homogenization, brands are exploring multisensory, layered and contextually adaptable experiences that restore emotion, individuality and intrigue. Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multisensory

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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 18 Dec. 2025.

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