Lightweight: meaning, definitions and examples

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lightweight

 

[ หˆlaษชtหŒweษชt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing

Of thin material or build and weighing less than average.

Synonyms

airy, featherweight, light, thin

Examples of usage

  • This lightweight jacket is perfect for spring weather.
  • She prefers lightweight fabrics for her summer dresses.
  • The shoes are lightweight, making them ideal for long walks.
  • The backpack is lightweight, which is great for traveling.
  • The tent is lightweight and easy to carry on hiking trips.
Context #2 | Noun

boxing

A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 135 pounds (61.23 kg).

Synonyms

featherweight, middleweight, welterweight

Examples of usage

  • The lightweight champion defended his title successfully.
  • He fights in the lightweight category.

Translations

Translations of the word "lightweight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะณะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lekki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปฝ้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ligero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hafif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฒผ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lehkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพahkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝป้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lahek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฉttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒฃแƒ‘แƒฃแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผngรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ligero

Etymology

The term 'lightweight' originated in the early 19th century and has been used to describe things that are of a relatively low weight or mass. It is derived from the combination of the words 'light' and 'weight'. Over time, the term has evolved to be used in various contexts such as clothing, sports, and technology, emphasizing the quality of being light in weight or easy to carry.

See also: enlighten, highlight, light, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedly, lightheartedness, lighting, lightly, lightness, relight.