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.
Examples of to the touch in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Remember that containers dry out faster than plants in the ground, so be sure to water containers deeply when the upper two inches of soil feels dry to the touch.
—
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The plush polyester is soft to the touch, adding a cozy layer of cushion to any mattress.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
All of us have seen restrooms that seem dangerous to the touch, but inspectors rarely cite restaurants for this.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The seams between bricks of any wall, some of the blocks weighing tons, feel as smooth to the touch as a faint scar.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The plush polyester is soft to the touch, adding a cozy layer of cushion to any mattress.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
All of us have seen restrooms that seem dangerous to the touch, but inspectors rarely cite restaurants for this.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The seams between bricks of any wall, some of the blocks weighing tons, feel as smooth to the touch as a faint scar.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the touch
Cite this Entry
“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share