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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: The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection. 
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hair
hair
[noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: He carefully combed his hair before going out. 
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eye
eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. 
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ear
ear
[noun]

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

Ex: He listened attentively with her hand cupped behind her ear. 
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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: He held his nose as he walked past the garbage can. 
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

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

Ex: He chewed his food with his mouth closed, showing good manners. 
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tongue
tongue
[noun]

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

Ex: Your tongue helps you taste different flavors like sweet and sour. 
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lip
lip
[noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: He kissed her gently on the lips. 
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neck
neck
[noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: He turned his head from side to side, testing the flexibility of his neck. 
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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: He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

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

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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elbow
elbow
[noun]

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

Ex: He leaned on the table with his elbow while listening to the conversation. 
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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: He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine. 
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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: He counted on his fingers to solve the math problem. 
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thumb
thumb
[noun]

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

Ex: She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables. 
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chest
chest
[noun]

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

Ex: After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger. 
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back
back
[noun]

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

Ex: He bent his back to lift the heavy box. 
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leg
leg
[noun]

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

Ex: He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps. 
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knee
knee
[noun]

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

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity. 
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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: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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toe
toe
[noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex: He accidentally dropped a heavy book on his friend's foot, narrowly missing the toes. 
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ankle
ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: She twisted her ankle while jogging in the park. 
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earlobe
earlobe
[noun]

the soft fleshy part of the external ear

Ex: She tugged nervously at her earlobe while thinking. 
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cheek
cheek
[noun]

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

Ex: He felt a tickling sensation as a butterfly landed on his cheek. 
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eyebrow
eyebrow
[noun]

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

Ex: He had a habit of raising one eyebrow when he was skeptical. 
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eyelash
eyelash
[noun]

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

Ex: Her long eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully. 
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chin
chin
[noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: He gently rested his chin on her shoulder. 
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forehead
forehead
[noun]

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

Ex: She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun. 
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wrist
wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse. 
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palm
palm
[noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: He gently slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand in frustration. 
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nail
nail
[noun]

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

Ex: She painted her nails a bright red color to match her dress for the party. 
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heel
heel
[noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: He wore comfortable shoes to support his heels during the long walk. 
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armpit
armpit
[noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The athlete wiped the sweat from his armpits with a towel after a grueling workout. 
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rib
rib
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor examined the patient's ribs after the fall to check for any fractures. 
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jaw
jaw
[noun]

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

Ex: He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news. 
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abdomen
abdomen
[noun]

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

Ex: He winced as the doctor pressed on his abdomen, searching for signs of tenderness or swelling. 
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belly button

the small round hole in the front of a human stomach

Ex: The toddler was fascinated by his belly button and kept poking it. 
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thigh
thigh
[noun]

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

Ex: She crossed her legs, resting her hand on her left thigh. 
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calf
calf
[noun]

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

Ex: He strained his calf while running, so he had to take a break from exercising. 
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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: He bumped his shin against the coffee table and winced in pain. 
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sole
sole
[noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

Ex: She walked barefoot on the sandy beach, feeling the warm grains against the soles of her feet. 
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temple
temple
[noun]

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

Ex: He rubbed his temples to ease the headache. 
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forearm
forearm
[noun]

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

Ex: He used his forearm to block the incoming punch during the boxing match. 
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brain
brain
[noun]

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

Ex: He suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. 
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heart
heart
[noun]

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

Ex: He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time. 
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lung
lung
[noun]

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

Ex: The lungs are essential organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the bloodstream during respiration. 
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stomach
stomach
[noun]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

Ex: He felt a sense of relief when the doctor assured him that his stomach issue was temporary. 
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kidney
kidney
[noun]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

Ex: She experienced symptoms of kidney infection, including fever, back pain, and frequent urination, prompting a visit to her healthcare provider. 
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liver
liver
[noun]

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

Ex: The liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the bloodstream, helping to detoxify the body and maintain overall health. 
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skin
skin
[noun]

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

Ex: He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter. 
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vein
vein
[noun]

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

Ex: Veins help move blood from the legs and arms back to the heart. 
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throat
throat
[noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: He gargled with saltwater to ease the pain in his throat. 
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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 doctor explained that the intestine is crucial for nutrient absorption and digestion. 
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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 pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach that plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. 
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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: An inflamed appendix can cause severe abdominal pain and fever. 
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bladder
bladder
[noun]

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

Ex: She had to go to the restroom urgently as her bladder was full. 
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tooth
tooth
[noun]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his tooth and scheduled a dental appointment. 
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