experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical
experiential knowledge
experiential lessons
experientially adverb

Examples of experiential in a Sentence

possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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With carriages that feel less like transport and more like time machines, Belmond has rewritten the blueprint for experiential commerce on the move. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 On May 21, NBCUniversal trotted out stars, drones, fireworks, giant Bellagio-esque water fountains, and narration from Steven Spielberg to officially open its biggest bet yet on immersive experiential entertainment: Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025 For publishers, reading retreats represent a sophisticated form of experiential marketing that targets the industry’s most valuable customers: voracious readers with disposable income who influence others’ reading choices. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025 The shop features bespoke furniture and lighting designed by Max ID NY’s founder Maximilian Eicke with spacial and experiential design by My Nguyen and art by Chidy Wayne. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for experiential

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin experientiālis, from Latin experientia experience entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of experiential was in 1658

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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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