texture
noun
tex·ture
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Definition of texture
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something
the texture of an oil painting
b
: the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance
2a
: a composite of the elements of prose or poetry
all these words … meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting— John Berryman
b
: a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together
4a
: something composed of closely interwoven elements
specifically
: a woven cloth
b
: the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
5a
: basic scheme or structure
b
: overall structure
texture
verb
textured;
texturing
Definition of texture (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give a particular texture to
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Other Words from texture
Noun
textural
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adjective
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adjective
texturally
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adverb
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adverb
textured
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adjective
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adjective
textureless
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of texture in a Sentence
Noun
wood with a rough texture the smooth texture of silk The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture. foods with very different textures The custard should be smooth and creamy in texture. a song with layered textures I liked the raw, gritty texture of the film. The movies are similar in texture.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Each featured piece combines different textures (sequins and lace!), a variety of patterns (cheetah and checks!) and materials (plastic bags and quilts!). — Teen Vogue, "Meet Femail Forever, the Brand Changing the Fashion Industry via Snail Mail," 10 Sep. 2019 What separates them from your standard layer cakes is their pillowy, spongy texture, made with twenty paper-thin crepes stacked between blankets of light pastry cream. — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, "Antoni Porowski, Bella Twins bring latkes, laughs to USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience in NYC," 8 Sep. 2019 Pillsbury Sweet Biscuits with Icing combine the distinct, unique texture of biscuits with beloved muffin flavors and topped with vanilla icing—a true trifecta! — Country Living, "Mornings Just Got Sweeter," 3 Sep. 2019 The protagonist's simmering psychosis is echoed in the unrest rippling through the city, given gritty, grubby textures and deep, rich hues by cinematographer Lawrence Sher. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Joker': Film Review | Venice 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 Iranian pride has only two textures: marble hard or crumbling. — Dina Nayeri, Longreads, "When Your Social Worker Thinks You’re Ungrateful," 29 Aug. 2019 An element of that diffusion means recognizing the importance having localities shape their own character — through education, zoning, business regulation, attention to local textures, and so forth. — Fred Bauer, National Review, "What the Nationalism vs. Liberalism Debate Misses," 28 Aug. 2019 Choose patterns wisely: Shoot for a balance of color, texture, and pattern. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, "Stressed out? Here are 10 science-backed design tips for bringing serenity to your home.," 28 Aug. 2019 During the baking process, dairy products bind to form trapped air, creating the desirable light, airy, fluffy textures. — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, "Claire’s tip of the week: Why you should bring dairy to room temperature," 23 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Certainly there are artists that an album can texture a storytelling that is still gonna be important, but for the most part this is a liberation moment that artist can actually go into a studio tonight and tomorrow put it around the world. — Recode Staff, Recode, "Full transcript: YouTube Music head Lyor Cohen on Recode Media," 12 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'texture.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for texture
texture
noun
English Language Learners Definition of texture
: the way that something feels when you touch it
: the way that a food or drink feels in your mouth
: the various parts of a song, poem, movie, etc., and the way they fit together
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texture
noun
tex·ture
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Kids Definition of texture
: the structure, feel, and appearance of something
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