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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Octopuses are highly visual creatures who communicate through body language and color changes.
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
From the very first moment, the young dog’s body language says it all.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Multiple studies conducted over the past decade show herring gulls actively read human body language and make calculated decisions about when and what to steal.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Michael King’s body language in his most recent start appeared to have some influence on catcher Rodolfo Duran winning two challenges on Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
From the very first moment, the young dog’s body language says it all.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Multiple studies conducted over the past decade show herring gulls actively read human body language and make calculated decisions about when and what to steal.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Michael King’s body language in his most recent start appeared to have some influence on catcher Rodolfo Duran winning two challenges on Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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