Heavyweight

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Pronunciation: /ˈhɛviˌweɪt/

Definitions of heavyweight

noun a boxer or wrestler in the heaviest weight class

Example Sentences

A1 The heavyweight boxer won the championship.

A2 She is a heavyweight in the fashion industry.

B1 The company hired a heavyweight consultant to improve their sales strategy.

B2 The heavyweight contender is expected to win the upcoming match.

C1 He is considered a heavyweight in the field of neuroscience.

C2 The heavyweight politician is leading in the polls for the upcoming election.

adjective of the weight class for boxers and wrestlers above 200 pounds

Example Sentences

A1 The heavyweight box was too heavy for me to lift.

A2 She bought a heavyweight coat to keep her warm in the winter.

B1 The heavyweight champion defended his title successfully.

B2 The heavyweight boxer delivered a powerful punch to knock out his opponent.

C1 The heavyweight political debate tackled important issues facing the country.

C2 The heavyweight decision by the court set a precedent for future cases.

Examples of heavyweight in a Sentence

formal The heavyweight champion of the world will defend his title next month.

informal I heard that new action movie has a heavyweight actor in the lead role.

slang That guy is a real heavyweight when it comes to video games - he's unbeatable!

figurative In the business world, he is considered a heavyweight due to his extensive experience and success.

Grammatical Forms of heavyweight

past tense

heavyweighted

plural

heavyweights

comparative

heavier

superlative

heaviest

present tense

heavyweight

future tense

will heavyweight

perfect tense

has heavyweighted

continuous tense

is heavyweighting

singular

heavyweight

positive degree

heavyweight

infinitive

to heavyweight

gerund

heavyweighting

participle

heavyweighted

Origin and Evolution of heavyweight

First Known Use: 1882 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'heavyweight' originated in the sport of boxing to describe the highest weight class of fighters.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'heavyweight' has been adopted in various contexts outside of boxing to refer to someone or something of great importance, power, or influence.