1. the physical structure of a person or animal
2. a dead person or animal
3. the main part of something, excluding appendages

1. to give physical form to something
Usage: often used with ‘forth’

Examples

• She exercises regularly to keep her body healthy.
• The police found a body in the river.
• The body of the car was damaged in the accident.
• The student body voted for new class officers.
• A large body of water stretched before them.
• The research will body forth new theories about climate change.