noun
- the sensation or texture of food or drink in the mouth, including qualities such as smoothness, creaminess, or grittiness
Usage: commonly used in food and beverage contexts; informal but widely recognized in culinary and wine-tasting vocabulary
Examples
- The mouthfeel of the chocolate was smooth and velvety.
- Wine experts often describe the mouthfeel of a wine as dry, crisp, or full-bodied.
- The creamy mouthfeel of the yogurt made it very appealing.
- This coffee has a bitter mouthfeel that some people enjoy.
- The mouthfeel of the bread was soft and pillowy.
- Tasters noted the pleasant mouthfeel of the craft beer.