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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Let 1 hour, or until cool to the touch.
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
The wool fabric was super warm and soft to the touch, and my sheets fit perfectly.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
Made from a more affordable material than cotton, the fabric feels silky and cool to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
The wool fabric was super warm and soft to the touch, and my sheets fit perfectly.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2025
Made from a more affordable material than cotton, the fabric feels silky and cool to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 2025.
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