Body Definition
body
- noun
- the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
- a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity; "the whole body filed out of the auditorium"; "the student body"; "administrative body"
- a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person; "they found the body in the lake"
- an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects; "heavenly body"
- the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; "they moved their arms and legs and bodies"
- a collection of particulars considered as a system; "a body of law"; "a body of doctrine"; "a body of precedents"
- the property of holding together and retaining its shape; "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake"
- the central message of a communication; "the body of the message was short"
- the main mass of a thing
- a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)
- the external structure of a vehicle; "the body of the car was badly rusted"
- verb
- invest with or as with a body; give body to
"Body" in song lyrics
See how body is used in real songs:
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"she workin that body"
2Phace f/ Slim Thug — Shake Somethin -
"Move that thick white body!"
3rd Bass — Oval Office -
"Work that, work that, body"
40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party
Words that rhyme with body
Usage tips for "body"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "body" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for body to find words that pair well.