posture

[ˈpɒstʃə]

[ˈpɑːstʃɚ]

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Posture refers to the way your body stands or sits, including how straight or curved your back and spine are. Good posture helps keep you comfortable and healthy.

When people talk about posture, they often mean how well someone carries themselves when walking around or sitting at a desk. Imagine being in a meeting with your boss - if you're slouching over the table, it can look like you're not paying attention or taking things seriously. Good posture shows that you respect yourself and others. It's also essential for staying comfortable while working or playing sports. Think about how often you feel tired or have back pain when you've been sitting in an awkward position all day - having good posture can prevent those problems.

How common is "posture"?

Word posture is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

The way a person holds and positions their body.
A situation or condition.
One's attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.
The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

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verb

To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
Example: If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?
To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
Example: The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.
To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
Example: to posture oneself; to posture a model

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Real examples of "posture" in context

Cillian Murphy on Christopher Nolan and playing Oppenheimer

Interview

and that's a different posture.

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