: the form or structure of an animal's body and especially a human body : bodily makeup
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she had a well-toned physique
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As his skating and physique improve, the Ducks might have a quicker version of Corey Perry in their midst.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
White set an intention after the 2021-22 season to better himself as a player and teammate, working on his physique and ballhandling in the offseason to transform into a well-rounded combo guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Thor had the physique of a god, so Hemsworth spent a lot of time working out and training to play the part.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
White set an intention after the 2021-22 season to better himself as a player and teammate, working on his physique and ballhandling in the offseason to transform into a well-rounded combo guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Thor had the physique of a god, so Hemsworth spent a lot of time working out and training to play the part.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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