to the touch

idiom

—used to say that something feels a certain way when touched

Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch.

Examples of to the touch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to literally being cooler to the touch than a soft plush bed — which tends to warm up with body heat faster — cooling dog beds are quite comfortable for dogs (almost like a more supportive version of a hammock). —

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 This nutrient-rich serum contains a slew of potent botanicals, such as turmeric for a glowing complexion and hyaluronic acid to make skin feel smooth and velvety to the touch. —

Deanna Pai, Allure, 2 Aug. 2024 The fabric is cool to the touch, and even when waking up in the middle of the night in my 80-degree sauna of a room, the sheets feel cool and breathable. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024 Remove and cool to the touch, then cut the kernels from the cobs. —

Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for to the touch

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