body (EN)noun
noun “body”
singular body , plural bodies or uncountable
- the entire physical structure of a person or animal Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The veterinarian examined the dog's
body to ensure it was healthy. - the physical aspect of a person, separate from the spirit or soul After a long day of work, her
body was exhausted, but her spirit remained lively and undeterred. - a dead person or animal The police cordoned off the area where the hiker stumbled upon an unidentified
body in the woods. - the central part of a person or animal's structure, excluding limbs and head During the anatomy class, the teacher pointed out the various organs located within the
body of the human model. - the main part of an object, separate from other parts or accessories The storm damaged the sails and mast, yet the
body of the ship remained intact and seaworthy. - the main text of a written or electronic communication, excluding parts like signatures or headers After reading the email's subject line, she scrolled down to the
body of the message to understand the details of the meeting. - a group or organization with a specific function or authority The World Health Organization is an international
body responsible for public health matters. - a comprehensive collection of facts, information, or knowledge The extensive
body of research on climate change has helped scientists understand its impacts better. - (physics) a material object A famous problem in physics is the three-
body problem. - the thickness or richness of a substance, such as wine or paint The wine was disappointing because it had very little
body and tasted watery. - a large amount of a substance that is typically not quantifiable Astronomers discovered a new
body of gas and dust coalescing to form a star in a distant galaxy.