1. relating to or involving the physical senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell)
2. relating to the nerves that carry information from the sense organs to the brain
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The baby explored the world through sensory experiences like touching and tasting.
• Children with sensory processing disorders may be oversensitive to certain sounds or textures.
• The museum’s sensory exhibit allows visitors to touch and smell various objects.
• Sensory neurons carry signals from receptors to the spinal cord.
• The chef created a dish that provided a rich sensory experience.
• Sensory deprivation can affect a person’s mental state.
• The garden was designed to stimulate all the sensory organs.