Definition of Posture

the position that someone holds their body in, generally while standing or sitting

Examples of Posture in a sentence

Mary’s bad posture when sitting at her school desk makes her back hurt later during the day.  🔊

People who slouch when they stand or sit have poor posture.  🔊

Poor posture when you are young can lead to a lot of joint pain when you are older.  🔊

Sitting and standing straight and tall is considered good posture.  🔊

Poor posture such as slouching when talking to an authority gives the impression that you aren’t listening.  🔊

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