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

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

Ali Larter flaunted her fit physique in several skimpy bikinis while soaking up the sun during a vacation in Italy. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

For the Costa Smeralda outing, Bloom opted for a simple pair of black swim trunks that showed off his toned physique. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 July 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