noun
carriage
The way a person holds or moves the body.
The dancer's upright carriage makes every movement look poised.
Etymology
Old French carier meant to carry. A person’s carriage is the manner of carrying the body, turning the physical act of bearing something into a description of posture and movement.
More examples
- Her confident carriage draws attention as she enters.
- He studies the horse's carriage at a walk.
- Years of training improve his carriage.