body heat
noun
: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activities
called also animal heat
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web But even though the indoors were warmer than the June night outside, the hot temperature was a fitting clime for an artist whose sensual songs conjure feelings of body heat and slick skin. 
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 8 June 2022 The best cooling blankets are designed with high-tech fabrics that allow your body heat to move while wicking away moisture and sweat at the same time. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 5 July 2022 The fabric is a blend of moisture-wicking Tencel lyocell and viscose with Outlast technology, which stores and releases your body heat. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 No worries, because the microfiber material is also breathable, so your body heat won't suffocate you. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 25 July 2022 According to Aristotle, body heat was produced in the heart, which contained a sort of living fire. John J. Ross, WSJ, 24 July 2022 The bamboo cover provides lots of ventilation that, in turn, removes body heat and always feels like the flip side of any pillow. Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Synthetic fibers can be good too, but be wary of things like lycra which are notorious for trapping body heat and sweat. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 5 July 2022 Or when temperatures drop at camp, wrap it around yourself to retain body heat. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 See More
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 8 June 2022 The best cooling blankets are designed with high-tech fabrics that allow your body heat to move while wicking away moisture and sweat at the same time. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 5 July 2022 The fabric is a blend of moisture-wicking Tencel lyocell and viscose with Outlast technology, which stores and releases your body heat. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 No worries, because the microfiber material is also breathable, so your body heat won't suffocate you. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 25 July 2022 According to Aristotle, body heat was produced in the heart, which contained a sort of living fire. John J. Ross, WSJ, 24 July 2022 The bamboo cover provides lots of ventilation that, in turn, removes body heat and always feels like the flip side of any pillow. Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Synthetic fibers can be good too, but be wary of things like lycra which are notorious for trapping body heat and sweat. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 5 July 2022 Or when temperatures drop at camp, wrap it around yourself to retain body heat. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
body heat
noun
: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activity
called also animal heat