Body
Noun
UK
/ˈbɒdi/
US
/ˈbɑːdi/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The physical structure of a living being; the main part of something; an organisation.
Example
"Exercise keeps the body healthy."
"The body of the letter contained important details."
"The body of scientists met to discuss climate change."
Explanation
Body means the physical structure of a person or animal, including bones, flesh, and organs. It can also mean the main part of something, such as “the body of a car” or “the body of a text.” In groups, “a body” can refer to an organisation or group of people with a common purpose. The word can also be used in science to mean any physical object in space, like a planet or star.