tex·ture
ˈteks-chər 
1
a
: the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something
the texture of an oil painting
b
: the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance
2
a
: a composite of the elements of prose or poetry
all these words … meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting—
John Berryman
John Berryman
b
: a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together
4
a
: something composed of closely interwoven elements
specifically
: a woven cloth
b
: the structure formed by the threads of a fabric
5
a
: basic scheme or structure
b
: overall structure
Examples of texture in a Sentence
Noun
wood with a rough texture
the smooth texture of silk
The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture.
foods with very different textures
The custard should be smooth and creamy in texture.
a song with layered textures
I liked the raw, gritty texture of the film.
The movies are similar in texture.
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
With a little more research and a chat with a tofu expert, my mind has been changed, and blanching tofu in salty boiling water is now a go-to method for the best flavor and texture in recipes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025
The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Noun
The finish is luminous and never greasy, The texture is creamy but won’t slip.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
With a little more research and a chat with a tofu expert, my mind has been changed, and blanching tofu in salty boiling water is now a go-to method for the best flavor and texture in recipes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Verb
And in a culture that often flattens Black boys into caricatures — thugs, geniuses, athletes, victims — Theo was textured.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025
The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Texture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/texture. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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texture
1 of 2 noun
tex·ture
ˈteks-chər
1
: the structure, feel, and appearance of something (as a fabric)
the smooth texture of silk
wood with a rough texture
2
: a quality that identifies something
texture
2 of 2 verb
textured; texturing
: to give a particular texture to
texture a ceiling
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