C1nounsporthealth
US/fɪˈziːk/
UK/fɪˈziːk/
the size and shape of a person's body, especially how strong it looks
In context
Years of swimming gave her a strong, athletic physique.
Rock climbers usually have a lean physique with powerful arms.
The coach said the young striker needed to build up his physique.
Words that go with physique
adjective + noun
- athletic physiqueThe dancer has an athletic physique and amazing balance.
- muscular physiqueHe spent hours in the gym to get a muscular physique.
- slim physiqueLong-distance runners tend to have a slim physique.
- powerful physiqueThe goalkeeper's powerful physique makes him hard to beat.
- lean physiqueA lean physique is common among cyclists.