bodied

adjective

bod·​ied ˈbä-dēd How to pronounce bodied (audio)
Synonyms of bodiednext
: having a body of a specified kind
used in combination
full-bodied
glass-bodied

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By the time Cantor arrived as a big-bodied midfielder, Petruska was also the sports editor for the high school newspaper, the San Marino Titan Shield. Josh Gross, Daily News, 11 June 2026 The album artwork, which features a white-bodied figure with a bold blue skull for a head, was sculpted by White himself. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2026 Young and able-bodied riders avoiding eye contact with seniors or pregnant moms rather than give up their seats. Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Ultra Battery Details Samsung’s wide-bodied Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to launch in late July, but more information on the foldable’s specs are coming out, including details on a larger battery compared to last year’s model. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bodied

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First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bodied was circa 1547

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“Bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodied. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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bodied

adjective
bod·​ied ˈbäd-ēd How to pronounce bodied (audio)
: having a body of a certain kind
used in combination
long-bodied

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