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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
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
The whisky was aged in two different types of sherry casks—Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso—which gives it a substantial mouthfeel and notes of raisin, fig, caramel, and molasses on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
As with any other cut of meat, slice across the grain to retain the most tender mouthfeel possible.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Mouthfeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthfeel. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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