body · n
body (GROUP)
C2 an official group of people who work together
Dictionary examples:
the sport's regulatory body (42.6)
body (DEAD)
A2 a dead person
Dictionary examples:
The detective found a body hidden in the world's smallest closet. (0.0)
The zombie movie had so many bodies, they needed a bigger graveyard! (0.0)
The skeleton complained that his body had gone missing again. (0.0)
A body was washed up on the beach last week. (11.2)
body (PERSON)
A1 the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal
Dictionary examples:
My body is a funny shape. (0.0)
My body is always hungry. (0.0)
I feed my body too much cake. (0.0)
A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy. (28.9)
She rubbed a sunscreen lotion over her entire body. (82.8)
body (NOT ARMS/LEGS)
B1 the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, arms and legs
Dictionary examples:
My cat's body looks like a fluffy pillow with legs. (0.0)
My hamster's body is so small, it could fit in a teacup! (0.0)
My friend's body is so round, he could roll down a hill! (0.0)
The dog had a thin body and short legs. (11.2)