tex·ture
ˈteks-chər 
1
a
: the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something
the texture of an oil painting
b
: the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance
2
a
: a composite of the elements of prose or poetry
all these words … meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting—
John Berryman
John Berryman
b
: a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together
4
a
: something composed of closely interwoven elements
specifically
: a woven cloth
b
: the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
5
a
: basic scheme or structure
b
: overall structure
Examples of texture in a Sentence
Noun
wood with a rough texture
the smooth texture of silk
The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture.
foods with very different textures
The custard should be smooth and creamy in texture.
a song with layered textures
I liked the raw, gritty texture of the film.
The movies are similar in texture.
Recent Examples on the WebDebbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 26 June 2024
The saffron Persian ice cream has an unusual texture that emphasizes the nuts and the aroma of the most expensive spice in the world.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2024
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
Her voice was textured, like Yebba’s or Adele’s, which added emotional heft; a little roughness mimics the way all our voices behave when we’re overwhelmed by big feelings.
—Dessa Dessa Tanya Pérez Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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Noun
The rough texture of the shells not only discourages slugs and snails but also adds an aesthetic touch to garden beds and containers.
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—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 26 June 2024
The saffron Persian ice cream has an unusual texture that emphasizes the nuts and the aroma of the most expensive spice in the world.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2024
Verb
Shop them on sale for $32 in three solid colors: black, brown, and white, which are available in a smooth or slightly textured design.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
Her voice was textured, like Yebba’s or Adele’s, which added emotional heft; a little roughness mimics the way all our voices behave when we’re overwhelmed by big feelings.
—Dessa Dessa Tanya Pérez Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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“Texture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/texture. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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texture
1 of 2 noun
tex·ture
ˈteks-chər
1
: the structure, feel, and appearance of something (as a fabric)
the smooth texture of silk
wood with a rough texture
2
: a quality that identifies something
texture
2 of 2 verb
textured; texturing
: to give a particular texture to
texture a ceiling
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