: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
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she had a well-toned physique
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While walking the red carpet, the pro athlete showed off her physique in a mesh gown by Galia Lahav.
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Part of why he was beloved by fans was his atypical physique.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
The Harris campaign wasted no time in ridiculing Trump's rhapsody to Palmer's physique.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
This enhances physique while improving strength, mobility, and stability, perfect for establishing good holistic health.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Oct. 2024
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Staff Author, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Part of why he was beloved by fans was his atypical physique.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
The Harris campaign wasted no time in ridiculing Trump's rhapsody to Palmer's physique.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
This enhances physique while improving strength, mobility, and stability, perfect for establishing good holistic health.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 9 Nov. 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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