sensory

adjective

sen·​so·​ry ˈsen(t)-sə-rē How to pronounce sensory (audio)
ˈsen(t)s-rē
Synonyms of sensory
1
: of or relating to sensation or to the senses
sensory stimulation
2
: conveying nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers : afferent
sensory neurons

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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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The best of Ascherson’s writing manages to capture both large themes and sensory detail with passion and acuity. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 Commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary, the piece turns open-source data from major scientific groups like NASA, CERN, and the Human Genome Project into a sensory experience. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Since then the firm has taken strides to highlight caviar tasting as a sensory experience to be lived as a ritual experience, said communications director Maria Cristina Buccellati. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Video's multi-sensory experience reduces uncertainty, strengthens trust and improves conversion. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensory

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sensory was in 1651

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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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sensory

adjective
sen·​so·​ry ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē How to pronounce sensory (audio)
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 How to pronounce sensory (audio)
1
: of or relating to sensation or the senses
sensory stimulation
sensory data
2
: conveying nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers : afferent
sensory nerve fibers
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