home Simon Nunn gesture ges⋅ture [jes-cher] –noun 1. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture. 2. the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc. 3. any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration: a gesture of friendship. g a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z game garbage garage gift gesture ghost giraffe gold golf graf-gz gate glasses glow