—body /ˈbɒd.i/ aep /ˈbɑː.di/
noun (AMOUNT)
F0 [C] a large amount of something:
» There is a growing body of evidence to support their claim.» She collected a huge body of information on the subject.» A substantial body of opinion (= a large group of people with the same opinion) is opposed to any change.Thesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsF0 [C] FORMAL A body of water is a large area of water, such as a lake.
Thesaurus+: ↑Inland watersnoun (GROUP OF PEOPLE)
C2 [C, + sing/pl verb] a group of people who have joined together for a particular reason:
» a governing body» an advisory body» The RSPCA is a respected body working for animal welfare.» There is a large body of people who are unaware of their basic rights.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of peoplein a body FORMALF0 If people do something in a body, they do it together as a group, in an official way:
» The cleaning staff went in a body to the manager to complain.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of people• • •
Extra Examples:» a self-regulating body» These three official bodies are the guardians of the nation's countryside.» FIFA is football's world governing body.» The elections will be overseen by an independent body.» Almost the entire student body took part in the demonstration.noun (MAIN PART)
the body [S]F0 the main part of a book, article, etc.:
» I thought the most interesting details in the book were not in the body of the text, but in the notes at the end.Thesaurus+: ↑Words meaning parts of thingsF0 the main part of a large building:
» to enter the body of the cathedralThesaurus+: ↑Words meaning parts of thingsnoun (PHYSICAL STRUCTURE)
A1 [C] the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal:
» A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy.» She rubbed sun lotion over her entire body.See picture: 
Thesaurus+: ↑The body
B1 [C] the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, or without the head, arms, and legs:
» He had a fat body but rather thin legs and arms.Thesaurus+: ↑The bodyA2 [C] a dead person:
» A body was washed up on the beach last week.Thesaurus+: ↑Death and dyingF0 [C usually singular] OLD-FASHIONED a person:
» How is a body supposed to live in these conditions?Thesaurus+: ↑People in generalF0 [C] the painted metal shell of a vehicle, such as a car or an aircraft
→ SEE ALSO BODYWORK(Cf. ↑bodywork)Thesaurus+: ↑The exterior of vehiclesThesaurus+: ↑Parts of aeroplanesF0 [C] UK (US bodysuit) a piece of tight-fitting women's clothing that covers the top half of the body and fastens between the legs
Thesaurus+: ↑UnderwearThesaurus+: ↑Jumpers, shirts and tee-shirts• • •
Extra Examples:» The human body is composed of about 60% water.» The jacket hung loosely on his thin body.» Police had marked off the area where the body was found.» His head throbbed, and his body ached.» The bodies of dolphins are more streamlined than those of porpoises.noun [C] SPECIALIZED (OBJECT)
► F0 a separate object or mass: » The distance between the two bodies in space was measured daily.Thesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsnoun [U] (QUALITY)
► F0 a strong or thick quality: » This Bordeaux has plenty of body (= strong flavour).» Conditioner can give your hair more body.Thesaurus+: ↑Power and intensity , ↑Energy, force and power