: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
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she had a well-toned physique
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Sacha Baron Cohen has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and transformed his physique in the process.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 23 July 2025
For his part, Baron Cohen transformed his physique as evidenced by the cover of Men’s Fitness UK.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 July 2025
On the basis of his physique and his looks, he was signed in 1954 by Universal and given bit parts while attending acting classes there.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
In the comments section, fans and fellow stars were impressed by the 43-year-old's physique.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 23 July 2025
For his part, Baron Cohen transformed his physique as evidenced by the cover of Men’s Fitness UK.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 July 2025
On the basis of his physique and his looks, he was signed in 1954 by Universal and given bit parts while attending acting classes there.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
In the comments section, fans and fellow stars were impressed by the 43-year-old's physique.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 11 July 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 29 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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