WordGarden.iotexture
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /tˈɛkstʃə/
US
- /ˈtɛkstʃər/
Meanings
Noun
the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or material
the consistency or mouthfeel of food
the visual or surface character used in art or design
More meaningsFewer meanings
the way musical lines or sounds are layered in a piece
Beyond the definition
Texture is about how something feels when you touch it, and also how its surface looks. Think about running your hand over silk and then sandpaper: that clear difference is texture. A painter may add thick layers of paint to give a canvas more texture, while a chef may mix foods with different textures, like crunchy granola and creamy yogurt. We notice it through touch and sight, and it often shapes how we experience the things around us.
Texture refers to the surface quality of something: how it feels when touched and how it appears visually. It is an important part of art, design, food, and everyday life. Think about describing an orange: you might say it has a slightly bumpy texture. Or consider a piece of velvet: its texture is soft and luxurious.
Texture is not limited to physical objects. We also talk about the texture of music, writing, or even social situations to describe the overall feel, pattern, or richness they have. In art, artists use techniques like impasto, with thick layers of paint, to create a real texture on canvas. In cooking, texture matters a lot because people enjoy contrasts like crispy and chewy or creamy and crunchy.
Geologists study the texture of rocks to understand how they were formed, while textile designers work with different textures to create fabrics that feel good and look appealing. In language, texture can also describe richness or complexity. You might say a novel has a rich texture because it is full of vivid details and layered characters.
So whether you are describing the feel of fabric, the look of paint, the sound of music, or the quality of an experience, texture helps express the kind of sensory or overall feel something has.
Examples
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Clothing
I loved the texture of the scarf; it felt soft and warm.
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Food
This bread has a light texture, but the crust is still crisp.
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Skin
Years of sun exposure can change the texture of your skin.
- 4
Interior design
The room felt less plain once we added a rug and a few natural textures.
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Photography
The photographer used shadows to add texture to the image.
- Patternadd texture to + thing
make it look or feel less flat and more interesting
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Writing style
Her writing is simple, but small details give it texture.
- Patterngive + something + texture
make it richer and more detailed
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Music
The song begins quietly, and the drums come in later to add texture.
See also
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- texturenounverb
Forms
- texturespluralnounverb
- texturedpast tenseverbnoun
- texturing-ing formverbnoun