Lightweight: meaning, definitions and examples
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lightweight
[ หlaษชtหweษชt ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น leve
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฒเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช leicht
๐ฎ๐ฉ ringan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะตะณะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ lekki
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปฝ้
๐ซ๐ท lรฉger
๐ช๐ธ ligero
๐น๐ท hafif
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ฒผ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ lehkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพahkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝป้
๐ธ๐ฎ lahek
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฉttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแฃแแฃแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yรผngรผl
๐ฒ๐ฝ ligero
Word origin
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.