to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
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The fabric is soft to the touch and of good quality.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
When the top 2 inches of soil are dry to the touch, your spider plant needs water.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Fleece fabric is not only plush to the touch, but also creates air pockets to trap heat, keeping you cozy no matter what’s going on outside.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Before cleaning any type of stovetop, be sure the burners are turned off, and every surface is completely cool to the touch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
When the top 2 inches of soil are dry to the touch, your spider plant needs water.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Fleece fabric is not only plush to the touch, but also creates air pockets to trap heat, keeping you cozy no matter what’s going on outside.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Before cleaning any type of stovetop, be sure the burners are turned off, and every surface is completely cool to the touch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
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“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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