lightweight
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/
lightweight means: Weighing little compared with other things of the same kind.
adjective
NOT HEAVYB1
Weighing little compared with other things of the same kind.
- This jacket is lightweight and warm.
- We bought a lightweight tent for our walking trip.
- The frame is made from lightweight metal.
noun
BOXING CATEGORYC1
A boxing weight group for relatively light fighters, or a fighter in that group.
- He fights at lightweight.
- She is the best lightweight in the club.
- Two lightweights will compete for the title tonight.
Questions about lightweight
What does lightweight mean?
Weighing little compared with other things of the same kind.
What is lightweight in other languages?
Türkçe: hafif · Español: ligero · Français: léger · Deutsch: leicht · Italiano: leggero · 日本語: 軽い
How do you pronounce lightweight?
It is pronounced /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/.
How do you use lightweight in a sentence?
This jacket is lightweight and warm. We bought a lightweight tent for our walking trip.
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