Meaning & use

touch

verb·Everyday

To bring a hand or another part of the body into contact with something.

See it in a sentence

Please don't touch the paintings while walking through the gallery today.

She reached out and touched his shoulder to get his attention.

A note on using this word

As a noun, a touch often means a small added detail, as in a nice touch, rather than the physical sense of contact.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A small detail or amount that improves or characterizes something.

Adding fresh flowers was a lovely touch for the dinner table.

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