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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Pleasant to the touch and resistant to wear and tear, linen robes also boast high absorbency and thermoregulation properties.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Fleece is a common lining that is both light to the touch and aids in keeping you warm.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The rear panel near the camera bar became warm, but remained comfortable to the touch.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
That means making sure campfires are out and cool to the touch before leaving them unattended or checking fire restrictions before visiting an outdoor area.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Fleece is a common lining that is both light to the touch and aids in keeping you warm.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The rear panel near the camera bar became warm, but remained comfortable to the touch.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
That means making sure campfires are out and cool to the touch before leaving them unattended or checking fire restrictions before visiting an outdoor area.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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