the able-bodied noun [ plural ] us/ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɑː.did/uk/ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/ Add to word listAdd to word list people who are healthy and have no illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do the things that other people do:

able-bodied adjective /ˌeɪbl ˈbɒdid/ /ˌeɪbl ˈbɑːdid/ physically healthy, fit and strong in contrast to somebody who has a health condition or disability

able-bodied adjective /ˌeɪbl ˈbɑdid/ physically healthy, fit, and strong in contrast to someone who is weak or disabled Military service is compulsory for every able-bodied male between 18 and 27.