The texture of something is the way that it feels when you touch it, for example how smooth or rough it is.
Aloe Vera is used in moisturisers to give them a wonderfully silky texture.
Her skin is pale, the texture of fine wax.
Synonyms: feel, quality, character, consistency More Synonyms of texture
2. variable noun
The texture of something, especially food or soil, is its structure, for example whether it is light with lots of holes, or very heavy and solid.
This cheese has an open, crumbly texture with a strong flavour.
Earthworms consume large amounts of soil, and produce a rich humus, perfect in texture.
3. variable noun [usually with supplement]
The texture of a piece of music or a work of literature is the impression that it makes on you as a result of the way that its different elements are combined.
[technical]
The dense but still subtle orchestral textures often overpowered the voices.
texture in British English
(ˈtɛkstʃə)
noun
1.
the surface of a material, esp as perceived by the sense of touch
a wall with a rough texture
2.
the structure, appearance, and feel of a woven fabric
3.
the general structure and disposition of the constituent parts of something
the texture of a cake
4.
the distinctive character or quality of something
the texture of life in America
5.
the nature of a surface other than smooth
woollen cloth has plenty of texture
6. art
the representation of the nature of a surface
the painter caught the grainy texture of the sand
7.
a.
music considered as the interrelationship between the horizontally presented aspects of melody and rhythm and the vertically represented aspect of harmony
a contrapuntal texture
b.
the nature and quality of the instrumentation of a passage, piece, etc
verb
8. (transitive)
to give a distinctive usually rough or grainy texture to
Derived forms
textural (ˈtextural)
adjective
texturally (ˈtexturally)
adverb
textureless (ˈtextureless)
adjective
Word origin
C15: from Latin textūra web, from texere to weave
texture in American English
(ˈtɛkstʃər)
noun
1. Archaic
a woven fabric
2.
the character of a woven fabric as determined by the arrangement, size, quality, etc. of the fabric's threads
coarse texture, twilled texture
3.
the arrangement of the particles or constituent parts of any material, as wood, metal, etc., as it affects the appearance or feel of the surface; structure, composition, grain, etc.
4.
a.
the tactile surface quality of a work of art, resulting from the artist's technique
b.
the melodic and harmonic relationships of musical materials
5.
basic structure
the texture of society
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈtextured or ˈtexturing
6.
to cause to have a particular texture
Derived forms
textural (ˈtextural)
adjective
texturally (ˈtexturally)
adverb
Word origin
ME < L textura < texere, to weave: see technic
Examples of 'texture' in a sentence
texture
Wings weak in flavour but texture was good.
The Sun (2016)
Inspectors saw a resident choke after they were given the wrong texture food.
The Sun (2017)
Comfort food means soft textures and rich flavours that usually improve with a little time and patience.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It improves the texture of soil because it makes for happy worms.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their broad tempo for the opening movement releases a magical variety of texture and colour.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The combination of textures and flavours is a treat.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It will just have less colour and texture.
The Sun (2017)
While the colour will be predominantly green, there are many textures and shapes to play with.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Mix the taste and texture.
The Sun (2017)
No change in the taste or texture as far as I can ascertain.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is vital to do justice to the natural flavours and texture of the food.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It gives you the confidence to draw better and get textures on to fabric.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This tends to give an open texture and slightly acidic flavour.
The Sun (2014)
Tasty food with different textures stops eating being mechanical.
The Sun (2006)
The colour and texture of the leaves will vary depending upon where they have been grown.
Cohen, Julian & Kay, James Taking Drugs Seriously (1994)
It should be a slightly grainy texture.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This week that meant choosing something with decorative surface textures or a snazzy print.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The taste and texture are similar to foie gras.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Its elegant simplicity allows you the opportunity to play with shape and texture instead.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Its acoustic tones were marooned amid the increasingly electronic textures of their music.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You just need to get the textures and the lighting right.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And the towels are always white with a slightly rough texture.
Brian Hoey AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household (2002)
The long ferment is all about producing dough with good flavour and texture.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This gives an amazing texture and is good for impressing friends when they come over.
The Sun (2013)
It helps to brown foods when cooked and improves the texture of foods such as crisps.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This beautiful book is also all about texture and surfaces in a distinct setting.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was a minutely judged combination of taste and texture and solid meaty beauty.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Is there any change in shape or texture?
The Sun (2015)
The mulch will give the soil a better texture as the worms pull it downward and feed the soil.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This intense focus on texture rather than structure is a sign that a radically different kind of reading is taking place.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
You want a fine, crumbly texture.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They blend very well with the flavour, colour and texture of other ingredients.
Elliot, Rose Cooking with Beans and Pulses
The texture is more grainy, though it becomes runny next to the rind.
Smith, Drew Food Watch (1994)
When it has a crumbly texture, add the sugar and combine well.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It could be a texture, a fabric or a taste that turns into the next trend thanks to the innovative and canny eye of a creator.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
texture
British English: texture NOUN
The texture of something is the way that it feels when you touch it, for example how smooth or rough it is.
It is used in moisturizers to give them a wonderfully silky texture.
American English: texture
Brazilian Portuguese: textura
Chinese: 手感
European Spanish: textura
French: texture
German: Textur
Italian: consistenza
Japanese: 質感
Korean: 감촉
European Portuguese: textura
Latin American Spanish: textura
Chinese translation of 'texture'
texture
(ˈtɛkstʃəʳ)
n(c/u)
[of cloth, skin, soil]质(質)地 (zhìdì)
(noun)
Definition
the structure, appearance, and feel of a substance
It is used in moisturisers to give them a silky texture.
Synonyms
feel
a crisp papery feel
quality
The pretentious quality of the poetry.
character
Moscow's reforms were socialist in character.
consistency
I added a little milk to mix the dough to the right consistency.
structure
surface
constitution
a small research team looking into the chemical constitution of coal
fabric
The fabric of society has been deeply damaged.
tissue
It was all a tissue of lies which ended in his resignation.
grain
Brush the paint over the wood in the direction of the grain.
weave
composition
Materials of different composition absorb and reflect light differently.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of character
Definition
a distinguishing quality or characteristic
Moscow's reforms were socialist in character.
Synonyms
nature,
kind,
quality,
constitution,
calibre
in the sense of composition
Definition
the things or parts which make up a whole
Materials of different composition absorb and reflect light differently.
Synonyms
design,
form,
structure,
make-up,
organization,
arrangement,
constitution,
formation,
layout,
configuration
in the sense of consistency
Definition
degree of thickness or smoothness
I added a little milk to mix the dough to the right consistency.
Synonyms
texture,
density,
thickness,
firmness,
viscosity,
compactness
Synonyms of 'texture'
texture
Explore 'texture' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of constitution
Definition
the make-up or structure of something
a small research team looking into the chemical constitution of coal
Synonyms
structure,
form,
nature,
make-up,
organization,
establishment,
formation,
composition,
character,
temper,
temperament,
disposition
in the sense of fabric
Definition
the structure that holds a system together
The fabric of society has been deeply damaged.
Synonyms
framework,
structure,
make-up,
organization,
frame,
foundations,
construction,
constitution,
infrastructure
in the sense of grain
Definition
the pattern or texture resulting from this
Brush the paint over the wood in the direction of the grain.
Synonyms
texture,
pattern,
surface,
fibre,
weave,
nap
in the sense of quality
Definition
the basic character or nature of something
The pretentious quality of the poetry.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
constitution,
make,
sort,
kind,
worth,
description,
essence
in the sense of tissue
Definition
an interwoven series
It was all a tissue of lies which ended in his resignation.