sensory

Everyday

1. Sensory means to do with the senses — sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. tree →
2. A sensory room, toy or garden is made to let people enjoy or calm themselves through the senses. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons, sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin) collect information and sensory nerves carry it to the brain. In school life, sensory play (sand, water, slime) helps young children learn, and sensory rooms help some pupils, including autistic children, feel calm. "Sensory overload" means too much noise, light or touch at once.

Examples

• Our eyes and ears are sensory organs. tree →
• The school has a sensory garden full of smelly herbs. tree →
• Little children love sensory play with sand and water. tree →
• Loud music can cause sensory overload. tree →
• Sensory nerves send messages to the brain. tree →
• The sensory room has soft lights and calm music. tree →
• Writers use sensory details so readers can see, hear and smell the scene. tree →

Note

Only an adjective: sensory organs (not "a sensory"). Related: sense, sensor. Not the same as "sensitive". In writing lessons, "sensory language" means words for the five senses.