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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It’s made with 100 percent cotton that’s plush to the touch. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The fleece pants are soft to the touch and have an adjustable waistband for a customizable fit. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Luckily, this queen-size cooling comforter helps reduce night sweats thanks to breathable, lightweight material that’s actually cool to the touch. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Water plants thoroughly when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feels dry to the touch. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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