body

bod-y · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The physical structure of a person or animal, including bones, flesh, and organs.

  2. 2.

    The main part of something, excluding the head, limbs, or appendages.

  3. 3.

    A corpse; a dead person or animal.

  4. 4.

    A group of people organized for a particular purpose.

  5. 5.

    The main or central part of a written or spoken work.

  6. 6.

    A distinct mass or portion of matter.

Forms

plural: bodies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    body and soul — completely; with total commitment
  • •
    keep body and soul together — to survive; to earn enough to stay alive
  • •
    over my dead body — expressing strong opposition
  • •
    body language — non-verbal communication through gestures and posture
  • •
    in a body — all together as a group

Related words

Antonyms: mind, soul, spirit
See also: corpse, flesh, organism, physique
Synonyms: figure, form, frame, physique, torso

Etymology

From Old English "bodig" meaning trunk or chest of a person, of unknown ultimate origin. The word has been used in English since before the 12th century.