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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
Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Its earthy, mildly bitter taste has a coffee-like mouthfeel, contributing to its popularity.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
The whiskey has a rich and creamy mouthfeel, showcasing a fruit cocktail of orchard fruit, tropical fruit, red berries, bittersweet chocolate, and subtle wood spices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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