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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If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The comforter is made from smooth microfiber fabric that is silky to the touch, according to reviews.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The rumor mill may get hot to the touch, but Brooklyn Beckham is keeping his cool.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The comforter is made from smooth microfiber fabric that is silky to the touch, according to reviews.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The rumor mill may get hot to the touch, but Brooklyn Beckham is keeping his cool.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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