physique

noun

phy·​sique fə-ˈzēk 

: the form or structure of an animal's body and especially a human body : bodily makeup

Synonyms of physique

• shape
• frame
• figure
• form

Examples of physique in a Sentence

she had a well-toned physique

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast, the former Miss Kansas USA and marathon runner dispelled misconceptions around women's fitness — specifically the belief that lifting heavy weights leads to a bulky physique. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

But since Oliver Glasner’s appointment, the Austrian has been working with McAtee — who had already spent the summer working on building his physique — on operating in a deeper role. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming. — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

Kratos is known for his incredibly muscular physique in the games, and Bautista has been in remarkable shape throughout his career. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from physique physical, bodily, from Latin physicus of nature, from Greek physikos

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for physique

• antique
• batik
• bespeak
• boutique
• cacique
• comique
• critique
• grosbeak
• midweek
• mystique
• oblique
• pratique

Kids 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