English Explanatory Dictionary

bantamweight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
  2. A boxer or other competitor of this weight.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæntəmˌweɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bantamweight.wav

Word forms

bantamweight bantamweights

Etymology

From bantam + weight.

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