: 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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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But with Thieneman and McNeil-Warren off the board, the Bears add a pass rusher instead with Young, who has a physique like he’s built in a lab.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Amachree’s physique that has caught the attention of KU’s coaching staff and teammates alike.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
He was also named the INBA Iron Gladiator classic physique champion on Saturday, April 4.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 1 May. 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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