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lightweight
[ lahyt-weyt ]
adjective
- being lighter in weight, texture, etc., than another item or object of identical use, quality, or function: a lightweight alloy for ship construction.
a lightweight topcoat;
a lightweight alloy for ship construction.
- without seriousness of purpose; trivial or trifling:
lightweight reading.
- of or relating to a lightweight:
He's the new lightweight contender.
- (of a horse, especially a hunter) able to carry up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms).
noun
- a person of less than average weight.
- Informal. a person who is of little influence, importance, or effect.
- a boxer or other contestant intermediate in weight between a featherweight, and a welterweight, especially a professional boxer weighing between 126 and 135 pounds (56.7–61 kilograms).
lightweight
/ ˈɪˌɱɪ /
adjective
- of a relatively light weight
- not serious; trivial
noun
- a person or animal of a relatively light weight
- a professional boxer weighing 130–135 pounds (59–61 kg)
- an amateur boxer weighing 57–60 kg (126–132 pounds)
- ( as modifier )
the lightweight contender
- a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115–126 pounds (52–57 kg))
- informal.a person of little importance or influence
Other Word Forms
- ܱt·w adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of lightweight1
Example Sentences
Briton Pimblett outclassed the American on the feet and the ground for a victory which will move into the top 10 of the lightweight rankings.
The title match was made when Topuria vacated his title in February to move up to lightweight.
Pimblett is 12th in the UFC lightweight rankings following his win over Green nine months ago, while Chandler is five places above him in seventh.
It also differentiates between the required grounding for wood, lightweight steel poles, and lattice towers like the ones under scrutiny in Eaton Canyon.
People have been advised to avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight and breathable cotton clothing and cover their heads with a cloth or umbrella outdoors.
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