gesture
noun
a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc..
gestures
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pluralof gesture.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof gesture (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
gesturenouna movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc..
Example Sentences
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Rather than making the tributes a prominent part of the ceremony, the couple chose quieter gestures that carried personal meaning.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
When he gestures toward the exit, she appears stunned and asks, “What did I do?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Their gestures were filmed as they recorded their lines, so that animators could incorporate those mannerisms into the movie.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
While previous research has shown that gestures and vocal cues influence how speech is interpreted, much less has been known about how facial movements affect perceptions of confidence.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
With the help of a map, gestures, Spanish, and figures, Nat managed to learn a lot.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
