word
Gesture
JEH-schur
/ˈdʒɛstʃɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gesture
Dictionary meaning
Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.
Examples
- A political gesture.
- They gestured their desire to leave.
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