: the form or structure of an animal's body and especially a human body : bodily makeup
Examples of physique in a Sentence
she had a well-toned physique
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The Stranger Things star is donning a transformative getup for his new movie Evil Genius, sporting a larger physique, a massive false beard, and overalls in set photos from the upcoming true-crime drama film.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Her take on ballet barre classes blend the discipline with Pilates and yoga principles, and is designed to develop a strong, muscular physique while strengthening the core with balance, grounding and breathing techniques.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
In the after photo, the actor shows off his muscular physique in shorts and a tank top.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Her take on ballet barre classes blend the discipline with Pilates and yoga principles, and is designed to develop a strong, muscular physique while strengthening the core with balance, grounding and breathing techniques.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
In the after photo, the actor shows off his muscular physique in shorts and a tank top.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
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