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

The felt liners for my shoepacs had to be taken off and put down inside the bag so my body heat could dry them for the next day.

From Literature

I run fifty paces and ride fifty and run fifty and ride fifty the whole night and the running brings my body heat back up.

From Literature

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

You lose 90% of your body heat through your head.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It won’t be as stylish as your ponchos, but it will work fine after I cut a hole for my head to fit through. I know you’re wet, but the ponchos will help keep the wind out and your body heat in.”

From Literature

Related Words

• climate
• cold
• condition
• heat
• warmth