English · Food & Drink
texture
/ˈteks.tʃər/
[/ˈteks.tʃər/]
feel of food
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Texture is the way a food feels in the mouth, such as soft, crisp, or smooth.
Example
The dessert combined a crunchy base with a smooth, creamy texture on top.
The dessert combined a crunchy base with a smooth, creamy texture on top.
Etymology
From Latin 'textura' (a weaving), from 'texere' (to weave).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes how food feels; also the feel or structure of any material.