C1adjectivesciencehealth
US/ˈsen.sər.i/
UK/ˈsen.sər.i/
connected with the senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell
In context
Babies learn about the world through sensory experiences such as touch and sound.
Sensory overload in a noisy shopping center can leave some children exhausted.
Damage to a sensory nerve can make part of the body numb.
Words that go with sensory
adjective + noun
- sensory experienceThe museum offers a rich sensory experience.
- sensory overloadCrowds and loud music cause sensory overload for him.
- sensory organThe eye is a sensory organ.
- sensory nerveA sensory nerve carries signals to the brain.
- sensory inputThe brain combines sensory input from many sources.
- sensory processingSome children have difficulties with sensory processing.