# torso

/ˈtɔɹˌsoʊ/ (US) · /tˈɔːsəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/torso
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the main part of your body, not including your head, arms, or legs.

For teachers: the trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

## Examples

- He wears a tight shirt that shows off his muscular torso.
- The athlete focused on exercises that strengthen the muscles of the torso to improve his overall balance.
- The marble statue was discovered in several pieces, but the central torso remained remarkably intact, showing the detailed musculature favored by classical sculptors.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in both medical contexts and when describing physical fitness or art.

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