English Explanatory Dictionary

heavyweight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very large, heavy, or impressive person.
  2. The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.
  3. A similar division and contestant in other sports.
adj
  1. Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.
  2. Being relatively heavy.
  3. Being a leader in one's field.
  4. Important or impressive.

Pronunciation

en hĕʹvēwāt /ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heavyweight.wav

Word forms

heavyweight heavyweights

Etymology

From heavy + weight.

Related words

lightweight midweight

Derived words

junior heavyweight light heavyweight non-heavyweight nonheavyweight superheavyweight heavyweight spaceship
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