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Body parts in English

Words for describing appearance, movement and how you feel, as well as for simple everyday requests.

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Common body parts in English

The list covers frequently used words such as head, face, arm, hand, leg and foot, together with eye, ear and nose. You can use them to describe a person, a movement or how you feel.

Pay attention to arm versus hand and leg versus foot. Some languages use one broad word for each pair, so connect every English noun to the exact body part from the start.

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  • arm — the part of the body from the shoulder to the hand

    arm

    IPA: /ɑːm/

    the part of the body from the shoulder to the hand

  • body — the whole physical form of a person or animal

    body

    IPA: /ˈbɒdɪ/

    the whole physical form of a person or animal

  • ear — the part of the body used for hearing

    ear

    IPA: /ɪə/

    the part of the body used for hearing

  • eye — the part of the body used for seeing

    eye

    IPA: /aɪ/

    the part of the body used for seeing

  • face — the front part of the head

    face

    IPA: /feɪs/

    the front part of the head

  • finger — one of the five parts at the end of a hand

    finger

    IPA: /ˈfɪŋɡə/

    one of the five parts at the end of a hand

  • foot — the lowest part of the leg used for standing

    foot

    IPA: /fʊt/

    the lowest part of the leg used for standing

  • hand — the part at the end of the arm

    hand

    IPA: /hænd/

    the part at the end of the arm

  • head — the upper part of the body containing the brain

    head

    IPA: /hɛd/

    the upper part of the body containing the brain

  • leg — a body part used for standing and walking

    leg

    IPA: /lɛɡ/

    a body part used for standing and walking

  • mouth — the opening in the face used for eating and speaking

    mouth

    IPA: /maʊθ/

    the opening in the face used for eating and speaking

  • nose — the part of the face used for smelling and breathing

    nose

    IPA: /nəʊz/

    the part of the face used for smelling and breathing

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How to remember these words

  1. Point to each body part while saying its English name.
  2. Review the pairs arm — hand and leg — foot together.
  3. Write a five-sentence description of a person.

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Useful phrases

Raise your hand, please.

A common classroom instruction using hand.

My eyes are tired today.

Use a body word to describe how you feel.

He has a small nose and a friendly face.

Combine body nouns with simple adjectives.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between arm and hand?

Your arm runs from your shoulder to your hand. Your hand includes the palm and fingers.

What is the plural of foot?

The irregular plural is feet. It needs to be learned as a separate form.

What is the difference between body and figure?

Body is the general physical form. Figure is more often used when describing a person’s body shape.

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