torso
noun
the trunk of the human body.
torsos
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pluralof torso.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Limbs bend in concerning directions as torsos threaten to fall to the ground; a blanket covers portions of each performer and adds another mysterious layer to these thrilling pas de deux.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
"Women today are wearing flat plates that have been designed for male torsos," explains Erin Grieve, from NP Aerospace.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Butterflies, when spotted in the wild, or tattooed on the torsos of chaotic girls in their 20s, may be regarded as some kind of a sign.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2024
In ’60s-style dresses, they pretend to apply lipstick, and touch their faces and torsos, as if trapped by expectations of femininity.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
Pink-enameled scales covered their torsos; on their heads were perched elongated helms complete with pointed steel beaks and crests of bobbing pink feathers.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
