to the touch
idiom
—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched
Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.
Examples of to the touch in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ripe figs should be slightly soft to the touch but not mushy.
—
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
The handles are what make this pot stand out; they’re made of heat-resistant faux-wood silicone that keeps them soft and relatively cool to the touch.
—Andrew Watman, WIRED, 29 June 2024
The comforter is soft and cool to the touch and wicks away moisture.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 June 2024
Divide evenly between cake pans and bake until the cake springs back to the touch.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for to the touch 
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
The handles are what make this pot stand out; they’re made of heat-resistant faux-wood silicone that keeps them soft and relatively cool to the touch.
—Andrew Watman, WIRED, 29 June 2024
The comforter is soft and cool to the touch and wicks away moisture.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 June 2024
Divide evenly between cake pans and bake until the cake springs back to the touch.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for to the touch
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'to the touch.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near to the touch
Cite this Entry
“To the touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20touch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share