average build

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

describes a person of normal or typical size and weight

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Examples (10)

  • The suspect was described as being of average build and medium height.
  • For someone of an average build, finding clothes off the rack is usually easy.
  • He wasn't particularly muscular or slim; he was just a man of average build.
  • The police are looking for a woman of average build who was seen near the area.
  • Despite his average build, he was a surprisingly powerful swimmer.
  • The personal trainer created a workout plan suitable for a person with an average build.
  • "I'm not a large man, just of average build," he explained.
  • The application form asked for physical characteristics, including whether you have a slight, heavy, or average build.
  • In the old photograph, my grandfather appeared to be a young man of average build.
  • Most characters in the film were portrayed as having an average build to be more relatable.