heavyweight

Definition

  • n. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds
  • n. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds
  • n. a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds

Word forms

Plural
heavyweights

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The heavyweight champion defended his title in front of thousands of fans.

  2. a.

    He is a heavyweight player in the business world, known for making big deals.