ESL Vocabulary for Senses
Senses
The following page has learning games and example sentences using the following 12 words from the "senses" category:Memory Game
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Example Sentences
hunger
the sensation or feeling of a need for food, often accompanied by stomach discomfort when not satisfied
Easy Examples
- Hunger is the feeling you get when your tummy tells you it's time to eat.
- When you're hungry, you might want a yummy snack or meal.
- Hunger goes away when you have something tasty to eat.
Harder Examples
- Her hunger grew as she walked past the bakery's aromatic display.
- He couldn't concentrate on work due to his intense hunger.
- The smell of cooking food intensified their hunger.
itch
an uncomfortable and irritating sensation on the skin that triggers a desire to scratch or relieve the discomfort
Easy Examples
- An itch is a little tickling feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch.
- Sometimes, bug bites or dry skin can make you itch.
- Scratching an itch can make it feel better.
Harder Examples
- She had an itch on her arm and scratched it gently.
- He developed an itch from an insect bite during the hike.
- The wool sweater made her skin itch.
pain
an unpleasant and often distressing sensation caused by physical injury, illness, or discomfort in the body
Easy Examples
- Pain is when something hurts and doesn't feel good.
- You might feel pain if you accidentally bump your knee or get a tiny cut.
- People try to avoid things that cause pain.
Harder Examples
- His back pain subsided after a massage and hot bath.
- She winced in pain when she accidentally bumped her knee.
- The doctor prescribed pain medication for relief.
pressure
the sensation of force or weight applied to a specific area, often causing discomfort or compression
Easy Examples
- Pressure is when something pushes against you or something else with force.
- When you press your hand against a wall, you feel pressure.
- Pressure can make things squish or change shape.
Harder Examples
- The pressure of the heavy backpack made her shoulders ache.
- He adjusted the pressure of the water in the shower to his liking.
- They released the pressure in the air compressor after use.
sight
the ability to perceive and interpret visual stimuli, allowing one to see objects, colors, and shapes
Easy Examples
- Sight is the special sense that lets you see all the colors, shapes, and things around you.
- Your eyes help you see your favorite toys, friends, and beautiful scenery.
- Sight helps you explore the world with your eyes.
Harder Examples
- The breathtaking sunset was a feast for the eyes.
- He had excellent sight and rarely needed glasses.
- They admired the sight of the city skyline from the hilltop.
smell
the sense of perceiving scents and odors through the nose, often influencing one's perception of the environment
Easy Examples
- Smell is the sense that lets you enjoy the scents and odors in the air.
- You can smell yummy food cooking in the kitchen or the fresh air after rain.
- Smell makes the world more interesting.
Harder Examples
- The smell of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
- She enjoyed the smell of blooming flowers in the garden.
- The unpleasant smell of garbage wafted from the bin.
taste
the sense of distinguishing flavors and the ability to identify the different tastes of foods and beverages
Easy Examples
- Taste is the sense that lets you savor and enjoy the flavors of different foods and drinks.
- You can taste sweet ice cream, salty popcorn, and sour lemons.
- Taste makes eating fun and delicious.
Harder Examples
- The taste of the homemade chocolate cake was heavenly.
- He savored the taste of the spicy curry with rice.
- They experimented with combining various herbs and spices for unique tastes.
temperature
the perception of hot or cold sensations in the environment or on the body's skin
Easy Examples
- Temperature is how hot or cold something is.
- You can feel temperature with your skin and tell if something is warm or cold.
- Temperature affects what you wear and how you feel.
Harder Examples
- She adjusted the room temperature to a comfortable level.
- He felt the temperature drop as the evening approached.
- They dipped their toes in the cool water to escape the summer heat.
thirst
the sensation of a dry or parched throat and a strong desire to drink fluids to alleviate the discomfort
Easy Examples
- Thirst is the feeling you get when your body needs water to drink.
- When you're thirsty, a glass of water or a cool drink can make you feel better.
- Thirst reminds you to stay hydrated.
Harder Examples
- Her thirst was quenched after sipping a glass of cold water.
- He felt a sudden thirst after a strenuous workout.
- They offered a refreshing glass of lemonade to quench their guests' thirst.
touch
the sense of physical contact and the ability to perceive textures, pressure, and temperature through the skin
Easy Examples
- Touch is the sense that lets you feel things with your skin, like soft blankets, rough sand, and tickles.
- Your hands can touch and explore the textures of different objects.
- Touch helps you connect with the world.
Harder Examples
- The soft touch of a kitten's fur brought comfort and joy.
- He appreciated the gentle touch of a loved one's hand on his shoulder.
- They explored the tactile sensation of sand between their fingers at the beach.
balance
the sense of equilibrium and the ability to maintain an upright and steady posture, often involving the inner ear's function
Easy Examples
- Balance is what keeps you from falling when you stand, walk, or play.
- Your inner balance helps you stay upright, even when you move around.
- Balance is like your body's superpower.
Harder Examples
- She lost her balance but quickly regained it while ice skating.
- He practiced yoga to improve his balance and flexibility.
- They relied on their sense of balance to walk across a narrow bridge.
hearing
the sense of perceiving sounds and vibrations in the environment through the ears, allowing one to detect auditory stimuli
Easy Examples
- Hearing is the sense that lets you listen to sounds, like music, laughter, and birds singing.
- Your ears help you hear your friends talking and your favorite songs playing.
- Hearing adds music to your life.
Harder Examples
- The soothing music played in the background enhanced the hearing experience.
- She had acute hearing and could hear distant sounds clearly.
- They enjoyed the hearing of raindrops on the roof during a storm.
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