body — the physical structure of a person or animal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the physical structure of a person or animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːdi/
Example Sentences
- My body aches after yesterday's intense workout at the gym.
- The student body was shocked when they found out the cafeteria was serving pizza for breakfast.
- She tried to hide her nervousness, but her body language gave her away.
body
NOUN[/ˈbɑːdi/]
the physical structure of a person or animal
The body holds everything — once it breaks, everything collapses.
Move your body, don’t be shoddy — every part works as one strong body.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bodig', related to Old Norse 'bodhi' and Germanic roots. The ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be connected to Proto-Germanic '*budilaz' meaning trunk or main part.
Breakdown
bod- (main physical structure) + -y (noun suffix) = body. The '-y' suffix is used to form nouns, though 'bod-' is not a productive morpheme in modern English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My body aches after yesterday's intense workout at the gym.”
“The student body was shocked when they found out the cafeteria was serving pizza for breakfast.”
“She tried to hide her nervousness, but her body language gave her away.”
“The main body of the presentation was excellent, but the conclusion was weak.”
“He claimed his body was a temple, but it looked more like a fast-food restaurant.”
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