Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

body

Noun
/ˈbɒdi/
Definition
The physical structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
Examples
  • The body needs nutrients to function properly.
  • She found it difficult to move her body after the workout.
  • He wrote a book about the human body and its systems.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can refer to the entire physical aspect of a living creature or to a collection of people working together.
Synonyms
  • corporeal form
  • physique
  • frame
  • structure
  • form