As a sensory experience, a written word can make us feel as if we are touching, tasting, or visualizing something. A good play on words can make you feel as if you’re having a complete experience. Here, for example, is a piece I wrote on this topic:
In the pouring rain, you walk down A Street with your umbrella in hand, hearing cars honking nonstop. You’re soaked, so you decide to go into the bar across the street. It has a huge, carved wooden door in the German style. You gently touch the carvings, hoping to feel some relief, and push open the heavy door.
As you walk in, you smell the combination of pretzels and chorizo; the aroma makes you shiver. You decide to stay. In the back corner, you spot a table with a small lamp and sit down. You see flags on the walls, coats of arms, photos, and posters—all in German—and your mind wanders. The bar, made of dark wood with carved details, looks like it’s been around for a while, but it’s still in good shape.
A waiter approaches you and asks what you’d like to eat; you order a pretzel and a beer. After just ten minutes, your order has already arrived. Hungry, you savor the pretzel. You taste the salt and the yeast from the beer in your mouth. You ask for the check, and before leaving, you decide to turn around and take one last look at your temporary refuge.
This is an example of sensory writing; if you'd like to try writing one, I encourage you to give it a try.