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torso

|tor/so|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈtɔrsoʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɔːsəʊ/

central body part

Etymology
Etymology Information

'torso' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'torso', where 'torso' meant 'trunk of a statue'.

Historical Evolution

'torso' changed from the Italian word 'torso' and eventually became the modern English word 'torso'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'trunk of a statue', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'central part of the human body'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the central part of the human body to which the head and limbs are attached; the trunk.

The artist focused on sculpting the torso of the statue.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/27 15:21