noun
Uncommon
torso
TAW-soh
Torso (noun) means the main part of the body, not counting the head, arms, and legs. Example: “The statue was missing its arms, leaving only a bare torso.”
noun
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The main part of the body, not counting the head, arms, and legs.
"The statue was missing its arms, leaving only a bare torso."
"He wrapped a bandage tightly around his torso."
How to use torso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYour trunk — chest, back, and stomach — without the head or limbs.
Common pairings
bare torso
muscular torso
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Word forms
- Plural
- torsos, torsi
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The statue was missing its arms, leaving only a bare _____.
Etymology
From Italian torso, tracing back through Late Latin to Latin thyrsus and ultimately Ancient Greek thyrsos ("a ceremonial staff").
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What does “torso” mean?
The word “torso” means the main part of the body, not counting the head, arms, and legs. In plain terms, your trunk — chest, back, and stomach — without the head or limbs.
How do you pronounce “torso”?
“Torso” is pronounced TAW-soh (/ˈtoɹ.soʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “torso” in a sentence?
Here is “torso” used in a sentence: “The statue was missing its arms, leaving only a bare torso.”
What part of speech is “torso”?
“Torso” is a noun.
Where does the word “torso” come from?
The word “torso” comes from Ancient Greek. From Italian torso, tracing back through Late Latin to Latin thyrsus and ultimately Ancient Greek thyrsos ("a ceremonial staff").
Is “torso” a common word?
“Torso” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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