the texture of a substance as it is perceived in the mouth
the wine has a good mouthfeel
mouthfeel in American English
(ˈmauθˌfil)
noun
the tactile sensation a food gives to the mouth
a creamy mouthfeel
Word origin
[1980–85, Amer.]This word is first recorded in the period 1980–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: biobehavioral, golden parachute, nuclear winter, scientific creationism, starch blocker
Examples of 'mouthfeel' in a sentence
mouthfeel
Zesty lime sets your taste buds on edge, then an oily mouthfeel sets in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For taste and agreeable mouthfeel, choose full-fat products.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The potent tannins ensure a mouthfeel that's clean, smooth and enduring.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
A lovely soft mouthfeel and a lingering finish.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
It yields a creamy texture in the mouthfeel.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The taste — that savoury, vital, muscular mouthfeel — is only half of it.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It has a rich, toasty mouthfeel and notes of peach and citrus.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The mouthfeel is common to streaky bacon, butter and fried food.
The Sun (2014)
Clean and creamy mouthfeel, with salty and tangy kick.
The Sun (2017)
It has a light, crisp mouthfeel, with aromas of peach and pineapple.