touchpoint

American  

[tuhch-point] / ˈtʌtʃˌpɔɪnt /

noun

touchpoints plural

1. a place where two things touch or come into contact, especially where a person physically interacts with an object.

2. a way for someone to contact someone else, especially in order to build a relationship.

3. an issue or situation that is very significant or controversial and shapes an interaction between people.

4. a time that comes right before a significant period in a child's psychological development.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• multi-touchpoint
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• touchpoints
  plural

Example Sentences

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touchpoint touchpoints

“We believe that for all creation, product and images, our touchpoint, our specificity, is to use incredible designers who bring their point of view,” Pavlovsky said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

Coming from 12-0 down to defeat New Zealand could be the vital touchpoint they use on their journey to the next World Cup.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025

Regina King, who directed the pilot and is an executive producer of the series, says she encouraged the actors to use their auditions as a touchpoint.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025

“It’s a touchpoint email,” said Breest, who had explained the term earlier as, essentially, staying in touch on her employer’s behalf.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2022

I love these themes because they allow you to maneuver at the touchpoint between these contradictions.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2022

For client-facing roles, that comes in the form of the Client Intelligence Platform, a system that summarizes data from a variety of client touchpoints and helps managers prepare for meetings and interactions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

There are fewer cinematic touchpoints for Moriarty, although Andrew Scott famously played him in the BBC’s adaptation alongside Benedict Cumberbatch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

There are plenty of sensitive touchpoints for social media warriors from both countries to battle over.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025

The idea, according to Amazon, is to get shipments to travel shorter distances with fewer touchpoints, which helps the company not only speed up deliveries but also cuts down on costs.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 19, 2023

“There’s no shortage of delicious food and drink, entertainment, arts and cultural touchpoints, parks and, of course, the beach! All with a vibrant feeling of warm community and connection.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023