: the sensation created by food or drink in the mouth
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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.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebWhile American mayonnaise uses whole eggs, Kewpie mayo incorporates yolks and yolks alone for a yellow color, an almost custardy texture, and distinctly rich and fatty mouthfeel. Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2021 Winemaker Katy Wilson combines grenache from two Sonoma County vineyards into a spicy rosé with flavors of Rainier cherries and cranberries, balanced by a perception of sweetness on the mouthfeel. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 The Rodermans’ instructions to their baker were that the crust had to be tough enough to throw down a mineshaft, but shouldn’t have the mouthfeel of cardboard. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 July 2022 Our testers noted that this maker produced coffee with a great mouthfeel. Myo Quinn, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022 The Vermentino wines taste silky, with flavors of mandarins, salt and butterscotch, and provide an oily mouthfeel. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 July 2022 Chardonnay’s buttery mouthfeel contrasts beautifully with the drier, more complex notes of a good parmesan. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 5 July 2022 This brew is gluten-free and oh so worthy of inclusion on this list, thanks to millet and buckwheat malts that provide an impressively smooth mouthfeel, with lemony and light hop notes. Amanda M. Faison, Outside Online, 9 June 2022 What is known, according to Longley and noted in other Pfizer research, is that both nirmatrelivr and ritonavir are naturally bitter — which likely is why Paxlovid is leading to a sustained bitter mouthfeel throughout treatment. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 23 May 2022 See More