body heat

American  

[bod-ee heet] / ˈbɒd i ˌhit /

noun

1. Physiology. heat generated in the body of a living animal through processes such as metabolism and muscle activity.

   When body temperature is low, muscles can contract to produce body heat.

   A good down sleeping bag will provide insulation to keep your body heat from escaping if you’re winter camping.

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Etymology

Origin of body heat

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Every hour or so during cross-country ski exercises, when the team took five minute-breaks, they layered-up with puffer jackets to trap the body heat generated from skiing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Others were detected by their movements and body heat.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

Unsure what to say, Hope leaned his chest over the cot, passing his body heat to her.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

The temperature is set at a chilly 68 to 70 degrees, because body heat rises with such strenuous exertion.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

The body heat made steam in the cold air.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko

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