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Texture Definition, Usage & Examples in English (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：the feel of a surface (texture)

texture 🔊

/ˈtɛkstʃər/

How something feels or looks when you touch it or see it, like if it's smooth, rough, soft, or hard.

Texture illustration: hand touching silk, burlap, and wool fabrics to show surface feel.

the feel of a surface 🔊

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/ðə fiːl əv ə ˈsɜːrfɪs/

The physical quality of a surface as perceived through touch or sight, such as smoothness, roughness, softness, or hardness.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'textura' (weaving), from 'texere' (to weave).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'text' in texture – like woven words creating a tactile feel.

📖 Example

She chose the pillow for its soft, texture that felt like a cloud against her cheek. 🔊 She selected the pillow because of its soft texture, which felt like a cloud on her cheek.

🔗 Collocations

smooth texture – a surface that is even and free from roughness

rough texture – a surface that is uneven or coarse to the touch

soft texture – a surface that is gentle and yielding

🔄 Synonyms

feel (n.) – the tactile quality of a surface

surface (n.) – the outer layer whose texture can be perceived

grain (n.) – the pattern or texture of a material, especially in wood

🚫 Antonyms

smoothness (n.) – the quality of being smooth, opposite of rough texture

uniformity (n.) – lack of variation in texture

🌱 Derivatives

textural (adj.) – relating to or having texture

texturize (v.) – to give a particular texture to something

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'textura', meaning 'weaving'. Initially used for fabrics, it evolved to describe any surface quality or composition in English.

Meaning 2：the consistency of food (texture)

texture 🔊

/ˈtɛkstʃər/

The way food feels in your mouth when you eat it, like crunchy or creamy. Also can mean the rich and layered quality in art or music.

Food texture example: fork cutting layered chocolate cake showing creamy and crunchy elements.

the consistency of food 🔊

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/ðə kənˈsɪstənsi əv fuːd/

The way food feels in the mouth when eaten, such as crunchy, creamy, or moist, and can also refer to the layered or rich quality in art or music.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This cake is perfect because it has a moist texture with small pieces of fruit inside for a little crunch. 🔊 This cake is ideal due to its moist texture and the small fruit pieces that add a crunchy element.

🔗 Collocations

creamy texture – a smooth and rich consistency, often in foods like sauces or desserts

crunchy texture – a crisp and firm consistency that makes a sound when bitten

layered texture – a composition with multiple distinct levels or qualities

🔄 Synonyms

consistency (n.) – the degree of thickness or firmness of a substance

mouthfeel (n.) – the physical sensation of food or drink in the mouth

richness (n.) – a full and complex quality, often in art or flavor

🚫 Antonyms

blandness (n.) – lack of distinctive texture or flavor

uniformity (n.) – sameness in consistency without variation

🌱 Derivatives

textural (adj.) – relating to texture, as in food or art

texturize (v.) – to alter the texture of something, like food