mouthfeel

/ˈmaʊθfiːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmaʊθfiːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmau̇th-ˌfēl/ (ame, mw)

mouthfeel — noun

1. the texture and thickness that a food or drink seems to have on the tongue and i

1.名詞C1
釋義

the texture and thickness that a food or drink seems to have on the tongue and inside the mouth, especially when the sensation is smooth or pleasing

例句

The oat milk gave Mayumi's coffee a creamy mouthfeel without much extra sugar.

collocation: creamy mouthfeel

Joaquín added more butter because the mashed potatoes needed a softer mouthfeel.

pattern: need a + adjective + mouthfeel

同義詞
  • texture

    more general; it can describe the feel of many materials, not only food or drink in the mouth

  • body

    used especially for drinks such as wine or coffee; it stresses weight and fullness more than surface feel

  • consistency

    focuses more narrowly on thickness or smoothness, especially in sauces or dairy products

文法句型

a creamy/silky/chalky mouthfeel

have a ... mouthfeel

give something a ... mouthfeel

用法筆記

Most often used in food writing, tasting notes, and product reviews. It usually appears with adjectives such as creamy, silky, rich, chalky, or smooth.

常見錯誤

❌I like this tea's mouthfeel because it is sweet.
✅I like this tea's taste because it is sweet.
💡'mouthfeel' is about texture in the mouth, not flavour.
❌The soup has an onion mouthfeel.
✅The soup has a thick mouthfeel.
💡words after 'mouthfeel' should describe texture or body, not the ingredient or flavour.