Body — English Vocabulary
10 essential words about body in the live bank, with meanings and examples. Open any word for its full page.
head /hed/ noun A1
The top part of the body, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Example: He nodded his head to say yes.
hand /hænd/ noun A1
The part of the body at the end of the arm, with fingers, used for holding things.
Example: Raise your hand to ask a question.
eye /aɪ/ noun A1
One of the two organs in the head used for seeing.
Example: She has blue eyes.
ear /ɪər/ noun A1
One of the two organs on the sides of the head used for hearing.
Example: Music hurts my ears at this volume.
nose /nəʊz/ noun A1
The part of the face above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling.
Example: The baby has a small nose.
mouth /maʊθ/ noun A1
The opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and smiling.
Example: Open your mouth and say 'ah'.
arm /ɑːrm/ noun A1
One of the two long parts of the body from the shoulder to the hand.
Example: He broke his arm playing football.
leg /leɡ/ noun A1
One of the two long parts of the body used for standing and walking.
Example: She hurt her leg in the race.
foot /fʊt/ noun A1
The part of the body at the end of the leg, used for standing and walking.
Example: My foot hurts after the long walk.
hair /heər/ noun A1
The thin threads that grow on the head and body.
Example: She has long brown hair.