: 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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Most recently Hudson, 78, earned notice for his fit physique while promoting Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
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Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
In the future, my team will look into the genetic factors that led to the giraffe’s extraordinary stature and physique.
—Douglas R. Cavener, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024
Inclusive campaigns offer an appealing perspective of natural bodies which subverts notions often associated with the physique of acceptable runway models.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 June 2024
Kang regularly body shames swimmers, making critical and demeaning comments about their weight, appearance, physiques and diet, according to interviews and complaints.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 5 June 2024
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Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
In the future, my team will look into the genetic factors that led to the giraffe’s extraordinary stature and physique.
—Douglas R. Cavener, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024
Inclusive campaigns offer an appealing perspective of natural bodies which subverts notions often associated with the physique of acceptable runway models.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 June 2024
Kang regularly body shames swimmers, making critical and demeaning comments about their weight, appearance, physiques and diet, according to interviews and complaints.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 5 June 2024
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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