1. Home
  2. Education
  3. English as 2nd Language

Vocabulary Word Groups - The Body

The words below are the most important words used when talking about all things related to the body. At the end of each group of words you will find a link to a page which has further Example Sentences and Definitions concerning that word group. Another link leads to the list with a pronunciation RealPlayer file for the correct pronunciation (standard North American accent) of the words.

The Body - Arms and Hands

elbow
finger
index finger / middle / little / ring
finger nail
fist
forearm
hand / left and right
palm
thumb
wrist

Example Sentences and Definitions

The Body - Heads and Shoulders

chin
cheek
ear
eye
eyebrow
eyelash
forehead
hair
head
lip
mouth
neck
nose
nostril
jaw
shoulder
tooth (teeth)
tongue
throat

Pronunciation Examples of these Words File

Example Sentences and Definitions

The Body - Legs and Feet

ankle
calf
foot (feet)
heel
hips
knee
leg
shin
thigh
toe
big toe little toe
toenail

Pronunciation Examples of these Words File

Example Sentences and Definitions

The Body - The Trunk or Torso

bottom
chest
back
stomach
waist

Pronunciation Examples of these Words File

Example Sentences and Definitions

Words Related to All Parts of the Body

blood
bone
hair
muscle
skin

Pronunciation Examples of these Words File

Example Sentences and Definitions

The Body - Verbs Used with Different Parts of the Body

blink eyes
glance eyes
stare eyes
wink eye
point finger
scratch finger
kick foot
clap hands
punch hands
shake hands
slap hands
smack hands
nod head
shake head
kiss lips
whistle lips / mouth
eat mouth
mutter mouth
talk mouth
taste mouth
whisper mouth
breathe mouth / nose
smell nose
sniff nose
shrug shoulders
bite mouth
chew mouth
stub toe
lick tongue
swallow throat

Pronunciation Examples of these Words File

Example Sentences and Definitions

More Word Groups

Explore English as 2nd Language

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. English as 2nd Language

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.