body language

noun

: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others

Examples of body language in a Sentence

We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.

Recent Examples on the Web

Their body language is so much more relaxed, more with the music and the beat. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Which is what makes the body language of the past two weeks, as USC’s season feels on the brink, particularly concerning. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

More importantly, by using these AI solutions, therapists can maintain eye contact with their patients, observe their body language and remain fully present, all of which can help strengthen patient trust. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions. — Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for body language

• interlanguage
• metalanguage

Kids Definition

body language

noun

: movements (as with the hands) or posture used as a means of expression