arm
IPA: /ɑːm/
the part of the body from the shoulder to the hand
English vocabulary by topic
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.
Vocabulary
Words in this topic
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body
IPA: /ˈbɒdɪ/
the whole physical form of a person or animal
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ear
IPA: /ɪə/
the part of the body used for hearing
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eye
IPA: /aɪ/
the part of the body used for seeing
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face
IPA: /feɪs/
the front part of the head
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finger
IPA: /ˈfɪŋɡə/
one of the five parts at the end of a hand
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foot
IPA: /fʊt/
the lowest part of the leg used for standing
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hand
IPA: /hænd/
the part at the end of the arm
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head
IPA: /hɛd/
the upper part of the body containing the brain
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leg
IPA: /lɛɡ/
a body part used for standing and walking
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mouth
IPA: /maʊθ/
the opening in the face used for eating and speaking
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nose
IPA: /nəʊz/
the part of the face used for smelling and breathing
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How to remember these words
- Point to each body part while saying its English name.
- Review the pairs arm — hand and leg — foot together.
- Write a five-sentence description of a person.
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Useful phrases
Raise your hand, please.
My eyes are tired today.
He has a small nose and a friendly face.
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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