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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These silky, lightweight pajamas stay cool to the touch and breathable all night.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Cozy Earth is a favorite brand of ours for sleep accessories that feel buttery to the touch, all thanks to bamboo materials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Keep the soil moist but not saturated, and water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Is the fabric still soft to the touch?
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Cozy Earth is a favorite brand of ours for sleep accessories that feel buttery to the touch, all thanks to bamboo materials.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Keep the soil moist but not saturated, and water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Is the fabric still soft to the touch?
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 11 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.
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