Bantamweight

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Pronunciation: /ˈbæntəmweɪt/

Definitions of bantamweight

noun a weight in boxing and other sports intermediate between flyweight and featherweight

Example Sentences

A1 A bantamweight boxer weighs between 115 and 118 pounds.

A2 She won the championship title in the bantamweight division.

B1 The bantamweight category is known for its fast-paced and exciting fights.

B2 He is considered one of the top bantamweight fighters in the world.

C1 The bantamweight champion defended his title for the fifth time in a row.

C2 The bantamweight division is highly competitive with many talented fighters vying for the top spot.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bantamweight

Example Sentences

A1 The bantamweight boxer is small but very quick in the ring.

A2 She won the bantamweight title after a series of impressive victories.

B1 The bantamweight division is known for its fast-paced and exciting fights.

B2 He is considered one of the best bantamweight fighters in the world.

C1 The bantamweight category in boxing has weight limits ranging from 118 to 122 pounds.

C2 She dominated the bantamweight division for years before moving up in weight class.

Examples of bantamweight in a Sentence

formal The bantamweight division in boxing includes fighters who weigh between 115 and 118 pounds.

informal I heard that the bantamweight fight last night was really intense.

slang That bantamweight boxer packs a serious punch for someone so small.

figurative In the world of business, she is considered a bantamweight when it comes to negotiating deals.

Grammatical Forms of bantamweight

past tense

bantamweighted

plural

bantamweights

comparative

more bantamweight

superlative

most bantamweight

present tense

bantamweights

future tense

will bantamweight

perfect tense

have bantamweighted

continuous tense

is bantamweighting

singular

bantamweight

positive degree

bantamweight

infinitive

to bantamweight

gerund

bantamweighting

participle

bantamweighted

Origin and Evolution of bantamweight

First Known Use: 1884 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bantamweight' originated from the name of a small breed of chicken called the Bantam, known for its small size and feisty nature.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sport of boxing to describe a weight class for fighters under a certain weight limit, the term 'bantamweight' has since been adopted in various other sports and contexts to refer to a weight class for smaller competitors.