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Basic Nouns - Face and Body

Here you will learn some English nouns related to the body and face such as "chin", "hair", and "elbow".

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head
head
[noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: She rested her head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes .
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hair
hair
[noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .
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eye
eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: The doctor used a small flashlight to examine her eyes.
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ear
ear
[noun]

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

Ex: The mother gently cleaned her baby 's ears with a cotton swab .
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nose
nose
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

Ex: The child had a runny nose and needed a tissue.
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

Ex: She opened her mouth wide to take a bite of the juicy apple .
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tongue
tongue
[noun]

the soft movable part inside the mouth used for tasting something or speaking

Ex: The doctor examined the patient 's tongue for signs of illness .
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lip
lip
[noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: The baby blew kisses , puckering up her tiny lips.
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neck
neck
[noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury .
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .
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arm
arm
[noun]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

Ex: She used her arm to push open the heavy door .
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elbow
elbow
[noun]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized keeping a straight line from the shoulder to the elbow during a plank position .
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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: She used her hand to cover her mouth when she laughed .
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finger
finger
[noun]

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

Ex: She holds her finger to her lips , signaling for silence .
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thumb
thumb
[noun]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

Ex: He broke his thumb in a skiing accident .
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chest
chest
[noun]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

Ex: The tightness in her chest made her anxious .
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back
back
[noun]

the part of our body between our neck and our legs that we cannot see

Ex: She used her back to push the door open.
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leg
leg
[noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: She wore a long skirt that covered her legs.
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knee
knee
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

Ex: She had a scar just below her knee from a childhood bike accident .
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: She tapped her foot nervously while waiting for the results .
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toe
toe
[noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex: The toddler giggled as she wiggled her tiny toes in the sand .
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ankle
ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He sprained his ankle during the basketball game .
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earlobe
earlobe
[noun]

the soft fleshy part of the external ear

Ex: Her pierced earlobe healed quickly after the procedure .
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cheek
cheek
[noun]

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

Ex: She turned her face to the side to avoid getting kissed on the cheek.
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eyebrow
eyebrow
[noun]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

Ex: She used a small brush to comb her eyebrows into shape .
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eyelash
eyelash
[noun]

any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eyelids

Ex: The young girl made a wish and blew on an eyelash.
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chin
chin
[noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: She wore a chin strap to protect her jaw during sports activities.
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forehead
forehead
[noun]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

Ex: She felt a kiss on her forehead, a gesture of affection from her partner before he left for work .
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wrist
wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The watch fit perfectly around her slender wrist.
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palm
palm
[noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: The fortune teller examined the lines on her palm.
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nail
nail
[noun]

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

Ex: The nail on her pinky finger was adorned with a small diamond , adding a touch of elegance to her hands .
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heel
heel
[noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: The dancer balanced gracefully on her tiptoes, never touching her heels to the ground.
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armpit
armpit
[noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The shirt had stains under the armpits from excessive sweating .
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rib
rib
[noun]

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

Ex: The boxer wore protective padding around his ribs to minimize the risk of injury during the match .
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jaw
jaw
[noun]

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

Ex: Chewing gum for too long can sometimes cause soreness in the jaw.
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abdomen
abdomen
[noun]

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

Ex: She engaged her core muscles , feeling a slight burn in her abdomen as she completed another set of crunches .
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belly button

the small round hole in the front of a human stomach

Ex: The newborn 's umbilical cord was carefully cut , leaving a tiny belly button.
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thigh
thigh
[noun]

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Ex: The soccer player used his thigh to control the ball during the match .
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calf
calf
[noun]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased the strength of her well-toned calves.
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knuckle
knuckle
[noun]

a rounded joint where the fingers can bend or are joined to the hand

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shin
shin
[noun]

the front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee

Ex: The doctor examined the patient 's swollen shin and recommended ice and rest .
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sole
sole
[noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

Ex: The athlete’s calloused soles were evidence of years spent running and training.
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temple
temple
[noun]

one of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears

Ex: He winced as pain shot through his temple.
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forearm
forearm
[noun]

the lower part of the arm, between the elbow and the wrist

Ex: The tattoo artist carefully inked a beautiful design on her forearm.
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brain
brain
[noun]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

Ex: The brain weighs about three pounds .
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heart
heart
[noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients .
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lung
lung
[noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .
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stomach
stomach
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the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

Ex: She felt a wave of nausea in her stomach during the car ride .
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kidney
kidney
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each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

Ex: Drinking plenty of water and adopting a balanced diet low in sodium and processed foods can help promote kidney health and prevent disease .
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liver
liver
[noun]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .
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skin
skin
[noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: The spa offered treatments to rejuvenate and pamper the skin.
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vein
vein
[noun]

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

Ex: Sometimes veins can swell and become painful , especially in the legs .
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throat
throat
[noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: The doctor examined his throat to check for any signs of infection .
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intestine
intestine
[noun]

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

Ex: The intestines play a vital role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients .
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pancreas
pancreas
[noun]

a large gland in the body that produces insulin and glucagon and substances that help the body digest food

Ex: The islets of Langerhans within the pancreas contain beta cells that produce insulin , essential for glucose metabolism and energy production in the body .
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appendix
appendix
[noun]

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

Ex: Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix and requires surgical removal .
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bladder
bladder
[noun]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

Ex: The ultrasound showed that the bladder was functioning normally .
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tooth
tooth
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one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

Ex: The dentist examined the cavity in her tooth and recommended a filling .
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