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Do you sometimes find yourself trying to describe a concept or phenomenon for which you don't have a word? In such cases, it is not unusual for people to coin neologisms (new words or expressions) to describe such concepts or phenomena - the pink glow on the underside of gray clouds right before sunset, for example, or the sensation created in the mouth by a particular item of food or drink. Indeed, this latter concept has already been given a name, "mouthfeel," a simple combination of "mouth" and "feel" that can be used to describe the creamy warmth of a mushroom soup or the dry, velvety sensation of a pinot noir. This coinage is relatively new; its earliest known use dates back only to 1951.
Examples of mouthfeel in a Sentence
Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
This tannic quality enhances the mouthfeel, creating a full-bodied, velvety texture.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The rich mouthfeel evolves into a lasting finish of marshmallow, vanilla, and malt.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
The mouthfeel of Sidekick is what catapults it past your run-of-the-mill soda.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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