Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

warm-body

noun

/wɔrm ˈbɑdi/

Definition

A person who is physically present, especially one whose presence is considered to fulfill a basic need or requirement.

Examples

The team was short-staffed, so they hired a few warm bodies just to fill the gaps.
In the meeting, we didn’t need experts; we just needed warm bodies to make our numbers look good.
Even though she wasn’t experienced, they had to get a warm body in the role to meet the deadline.

Meaning

The term often refers to someone who is needed in a situation, especially in jobs or situations where having enough people is crucial, even if the person’s contributions may not be significant or required.