Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

high-touch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.85 in modern English

Syllables: high---touch
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Involving human service.

adj

That is subject to a high volume of direct contact by human hands.

Example Sentences

"All high-touch surfaces must be disinfected."

Etymology

Blend of high-tech + touch. Coined by American business writer John Naisbitt.

Frequently Paired Words

high-tech

Questions

What does high-touch mean?: Involving human service.
Where does high-touch come from?: Blend of high-tech + touch. Coined by American business writer John Naisbitt.

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