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

For the role, O’Connor had to develop his racket skills and a more muscular physique, splitting time between the tennis court and the gym. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Fitness built on discipline Kravitz also emphasized that his physique comes without performance-enhancing drugs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The Indiana Jones actor put his toned physique on display while preparing for a bike ride in a cropped black cycling bib on July 11. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026

The actor, 54, stepped out for a beach day in Los Angeles on July 9, flaunting his toned physique while taking a dip in the water. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 July 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