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

By the time Beast was finally greenlit, MacPherson had built not just the physique, but had come as close as possible to developing the muscle memory and mindset of a professional fighter. —Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026

His videos show a leaner, more muscular physique — the kind often celebrated across social media platforms. —Grace Baek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026

Doing away with the classic Humpty Dumpty physique, chef Nicolas Cloiseau opts for something less banal and more cubic, channeling his inner Picasso. —Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026

In another set of Instagram pictures from her Cabo trip, Sims flaunted her toned physique in a red-and-white Lemlem two-piece, along with Chanel aviators and multiple pieces from Shylee Rose jewelry. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 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