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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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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My only qualm is that knowing there was starch added in the sauce, my perception of the dish’s mouthfeel was definitely skewed, but that wasn’t the case for my husband.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
The strawberry, pandan and coconut cordial still has some of the coconut oil, which accentuates the smooth, creamy mouthfeel of the pandan.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
The color is a light pink, the the palate is subtly fruity and floral, and no additives are used to enhance the mouthfeel or flavor.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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