multisensory

adjective

mul·​ti·​sen·​so·​ry ˌməl-tē-ˈsen(t)-sə-rē How to pronounce multisensory (audio)
-ˈsen(t)s-rē
: relating to or involving several physiological senses
multisensory experiences

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Visiting a museum could soon be a truly multisensory experience—smells included. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026 Born in Beirut in 1980, Atoui draws on his extensive research into music history, instrumentation, and production to create multisensory environments that reimagine our relationship to sound. News Desk, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2026 The scent notes that came out on top feel multisensory (pun intended), not only smelling great but doubling as decor to bring dimension to your space. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025 Choose from a variety of nature sounds that synchronize harmoniously with one of the chair’s many vibration patterns to create a multisensory relaxation experience. New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multisensory

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First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multisensory was in 1912

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“Multisensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multisensory. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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