sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)-sə-rē 
ˈsen(t)s-rē
Examples of sensory in a Sentence
A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain.
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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For example, mutations in myosin genes involved in inner ear function can cause hereditary hearing loss, as these proteins are essential for the proper operation of sensory hair cells.
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The museum plans to add monthly sensory hours later.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Animals rely on sensory systems as a gateway for reproduction.
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Fidget toys can also help a child who needs a sensory break.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
The museum plans to add monthly sensory hours later.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Animals rely on sensory systems as a gateway for reproduction.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Fidget toys can also help a child who needs a sensory break.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sensory
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
1
: of or relating to sensation or to the senses
sensory stimulation
2
: carrying nerve impulses from the sense organs toward or to the brain : afferent
a sensory nerve
Medical Definition
sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
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