mouthfeel
Use Mouthfeel in a sentence noun
the tactile sensation a food gives to the mouth: a creamy mouthfeel.
Origin:
1980–85, Americanism
1980–85, Americanism
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mouthfeel (ˈmaʊθˌfiːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the texture of a substance as it is perceived in the mouth: the wine has a good mouthfeel | |
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Mouthfeel
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | mouthfeel |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | how food or drink feels in one's mouth; the sensory evaluation of tactile impressions on the palate; also written mouth-feel, mouth feel |
Example sentences
Leaves a bigger mouthfeel, and often a bit of added punch to the flavor.
Add words about mouthfeel, throw in some creative metaphors and you're well on your way to true wine snobbery.
Flavor is moderately sweet with malt and an extremely smooth bitter mouthfeel.
Have staff observe and describe the taste, textures, and mouthfeel of each food item.
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