body type
Americannoun
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body types
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of body type
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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“Abstract Body” delves into the corseted, bustled shapes women were subjected to in centuries past, while “Reclaimed Body” acknowledges wild new imperatives that reject inherited standards and mock the idea of one body type.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Adams studies video of opponents and factors in body type, experience, skill set and tendencies among other traits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025
“Rampant speculation based on a person’s looks or body type is harmful and dehumanizing,” the spokesperson said.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2025
Roman raved about Lambert-Smith’s body type, speed, smooth movements and instinct for tracking the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2025
His body type reminds me of those Olympic sprinters, the ones who look like they’re allergic to body fat.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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