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Definition texture in American English

texture noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈtekstʃər/
1

the way that something feels when you touch it

Example

Different textures and colors will increase the child's interest.

Example

products to improve the texture of your skin

Example

a soft/rough/firm texture

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1.1

the way that food feels when you are eating it

Example

a cheese with a salty taste and a creamy texture

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2

the effect that is produced when different things combine, for example in music

Example

a rich orchestral texture

Example

the texture of small-town life

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Definition texture in American English