: the form or structure of an animal's body and especially a human body : bodily makeup
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she had a well-toned physique
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Johnson's appearance sparked buzz when fans noticed his visibly slimmer physique at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Like many of his friends, he was equipped with an athletic physique.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Midfielder Vitinha is still in awe over Ronaldo’s physique.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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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