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.
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Nick Pivetta’s body language evidenced frustration after two high fastballs — a staple pitch for the Padres’ ace — were called balls.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
McMahon has taken major steps forward in reading the floor, having positive body language and leading a team.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
If digital body language is new to you, listen up.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Octopuses are highly visual creatures who communicate through body language and color changes.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
McMahon has taken major steps forward in reading the floor, having positive body language and leading a team.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
If digital body language is new to you, listen up.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Octopuses are highly visual creatures who communicate through body language and color changes.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for body language
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20language. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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