Lightweight

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

Definitions of lightweight

noun a person or thing that is relatively small or light in weight

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer using lightweight backpacks for hiking.

A2 She bought a lightweight jacket for the spring season.

B1 The company is known for producing high-quality lightweight bicycles.

B2 The new smartphone is incredibly lightweight and easy to carry around.

C1 The lightweight material used in the construction of the airplane helps improve fuel efficiency.

C2 Professional athletes often choose lightweight equipment to enhance their performance.

adjective of or relating to a person or thing that is relatively small or light in weight

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer lightweight jackets in the summer.

A2 This suitcase is lightweight and easy to carry.

B1 The new laptop is lightweight, making it perfect for travel.

B2 The lightweight fabric of the dress makes it ideal for hot weather.

C1 The lightweight construction of the car allows for better fuel efficiency.

C2 The lightweight design of the drone enables it to fly longer distances.

Examples of lightweight in a Sentence

formal The new material used in the construction makes the product very lightweight.

informal I love this jacket because it's so lightweight and easy to carry around.

slang I can't believe how lightweight these shoes are, they feel like walking on clouds!

figurative Her presence in the room was so lightweight, it felt as if she could float away at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of lightweight

past tense

lightweighted

plural

lightweights

comparative

lighter

superlative

lightest

present tense

lightweight

future tense

will lightweight

perfect tense

has lightweighted

continuous tense

is lightweighting

singular

lightweight

positive degree

lightweight

infinitive

to lightweight

gerund

lightweighting

participle

lightweighted

Origin and Evolution of lightweight

First Known Use: 1570 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'lightweight' originated as a compound word combining 'light' and 'weight' to describe something that is not heavy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lightweight' has come to be commonly used to describe a person or object that is of little weight or importance, or someone who is not very strong or substantial in a particular context.