noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A feeling (other than taste) perceived inside the mouth.; The texture of food, drink, etc. as perceived by the mouth. countable, uncountable

   "Dark ale tends to have a creamy mouthfeel."

2. 2
   A feeling (other than taste) perceived inside the mouth.; The sensations of the tongue when it moves around in the mouth. countable, uncountable

   "I have a much better mouthfeel since my broken tooth has been repaired."

Example

More examples

"I honestly think vegan sausages have far better mouthfeel than the regular kind."

Etymology

From mouth + feel.

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