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

The 47-year-old showcased her physique on Instagram with a series of photos in a pastel triangle string bikini accented with beaded details. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

After mean people on the Internet criticized Pink's physique in a black party dress, the singer refused to be embarrassed. —Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Bain and Mauigoa both look like top 10 picks and Day 1 contributors with the kind of power and pro-ready physiques to have staying power in this violent league. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026

Peoples, meanwhile, credited his improved physique for taking his game to the next level. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 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