body double

noun

: a double who takes the place of an actor especially in scenes calling for nudity

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This all-in philosophy also extended to some intense, stormy-day kitesurfing practice for a brief scene that a body double ultimately brought to life. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Headey, who played Cersei Lannister on the HBO fantasy drama, infamously used a body double for a nude scene, which drew criticism from fans. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Anderson has said the body double acts as a kind of calmer mirror, and that the distracted person feels a quiet pull not to waste the other person’s time. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 For those shots, Walker's brother Caleb stood in as a body double, and Paul's face was added with CGI. — Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for body double

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of body double was in 1981

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“Body double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20double. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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