Examples of “shape” in a Sentence

noun The outline or form of something, defined by its outer edges or surface.

• The clouds formed the shape of a whale.
• Cut the dough into star shapes before baking.
• The kite had the shape of a long, narrow diamond.

noun The general condition or state of something, especially physical fitness.

• He started running to get back in shape.
• The old car was in surprisingly good shape.
• After weeks of rest, the team were in great shape for the final.

verb To give something a particular form, or to influence how it develops.

• Her childhood in the countryside shaped her love of nature.
• The sculptor shaped the clay into a rough figure.
• Good teachers help shape how young people think about the world.