: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
Examples of physique in a Sentence
she had a well-toned physique
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In the comments section, fans and fellow stars were impressed by the 43-year-old's physique.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 11 July 2025
Even host Terry Crews, known for his own buff physique, was impressed.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Prior to this trip, the last time Biles flaunted her physique in a bikini was back in March during her birthday trip to the Bahamas.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
On Friday, the 21-year-old actress took to Instagram to post a trio of photos showing off her toned physique in a skimpy string bikini.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 11 July 2025
Even host Terry Crews, known for his own buff physique, was impressed.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Prior to this trip, the last time Biles flaunted her physique in a bikini was back in March during her birthday trip to the Bahamas.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
On Friday, the 21-year-old actress took to Instagram to post a trio of photos showing off her toned physique in a skimpy string bikini.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for physique
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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