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

As my physique changed, so did my relationship with getting dressed. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

The suits weren’t cut to heighten a man’s physique but rather to comfortably camouflage it. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

In a recent Instagram post, the model and actress shared a carousel of photos from her summer getaway, including several that showed off her toned physique in different bikinis. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

But since Oliver Glasner’s appointment, the Austrian has been working with McAtee — who had already spent the summer working on building his physique — on operating in a deeper role. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 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