: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
Examples of physique in a Sentence
she had a well-toned physique
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His muscled physique and handsome looks intimidate the rest of the cast.
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Simon Wu, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
In the new Marvel movie, Deadpool makes a joke about Wolverine's (Jackman) physique post-divorce, while Garner's character Elektra dismisses Deadpool's condolences about losing her onscreen romantic interest Daredevil, whom Affleck played back in 2004.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
However, while many gymnasts do tend to have a similar physique, research shows that these characteristics are not predictive of success.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
State media video at the time also showed a leaner Kim, raising concerns about his health, but observers said the weight loss was most likely due to a diet change by Kim, who wanted to improve his physique and increase public loyalty.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 30 July 2024
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Simon Wu, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
In the new Marvel movie, Deadpool makes a joke about Wolverine's (Jackman) physique post-divorce, while Garner's character Elektra dismisses Deadpool's condolences about losing her onscreen romantic interest Daredevil, whom Affleck played back in 2004.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
However, while many gymnasts do tend to have a similar physique, research shows that these characteristics are not predictive of success.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
State media video at the time also showed a leaner Kim, raising concerns about his health, but observers said the weight loss was most likely due to a diet change by Kim, who wanted to improve his physique and increase public loyalty.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 30 July 2024
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
physique
noun
phy·sique
fə-ˈzēk 
: the build of a person's body
Medical Definition
physique
noun
phy·sique
fə-ˈzēk
: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
a muscular physique
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