mouthfeel

[ mouth-feel ]

/ ˈmaʊθˌfil /

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noun

the tactile sensation a food gives to the mouth: a creamy mouthfeel.

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Origin of mouthfeel

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85

Words nearby mouthfeel

MOUT, mouth, mouthbreeder, mouthbrooder, mouthed, mouthfeel, mouthful, mouth harp, mouthing, mouth off, mouth organ

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How to use mouthfeel in a sentence

Apple, pear and quince flavors with a hint of citrus, a rich mouthfeel, spot-on acidity and a long finish make this a delicious wine for just about any meal.
This petite sirah packs big, bold flavors and costs just $15|Dave McIntyre|November 18, 2021|Washington Post
Not only does the seafood capture the mouthfeel of rice, it’s imbued with lobster stock mixed with seaweed, for creaminess.
L’Ardente, an Italian stunner, combines fun and finesse|Tom Sietsema|October 29, 2021|Washington Post
All of the adjustment features can be used to extract the perfect flavor and mouthfeel for each bean used.
The best coffee makers to get your day started right|Stacey L. Nash|October 3, 2021|Popular-Science
Baird evaluated all ten meals for taste, noting factors like flavor and mouthfeel.
The Best Ready-to-Eat Backpacking Meals|Jenny McCoy|October 8, 2020|Outside Online

Texture and mouthfeel are really important and there’s a whole other set of research around that.
The Future of Meat (Ep. 367 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 29, 2019|Freakonomics
It also gives it an oleaginous mouthfeel that I don't like in soup.
Your Friday Gadget Chef Recipe: Two Day Soup|Megan McArdle|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Grating them gives the cake the mouthfeel of shredded coconut.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Because only then does it develop a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Most people prefer milk chocolate for eating out of hand because of its creamy mouthfeel and mild flavor.
Four Chocolate Questions Answered|Mary Goodbody|September 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
This is a traditional style of manipulation called chaptalization, and gives the wine a rich mouthfeel.
The Great Wine Cover-up|Keith Wallace|August 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for mouthfeel

mouthfeel

/ (ˈmaʊθˌfiːl) /

noun

the texture of a substance as it is perceived in the mouththe wine has a good mouthfeel

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