lightweight — weighing relatively little; not heavy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: weighing relatively little; not heavy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtweɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is such a lightweight that one glass of wine makes her sing karaoke like a K-pop star.
- The new smartphone is so lightweight that I keep checking my pocket to make sure it's still there.
- Athletes prefer lightweight running shoes for marathon competitions.
lightweight
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlaɪtweɪt/]
weighing relatively little; not heavy
She lifts the lightweight suitcase with just one finger before her flight.
A lightweight basket for our bright date at the best night rate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Lightweight emerged in the late 19th century as a compound of 'light' (meaning not heavy) and 'weight' (meaning mass or heaviness). Originally used in boxing to denote a specific weight class, the term gradually expanded to broader figurative meanings describing anything of minimal importance or lacking substance.
Breakdown
light (not heavy) + weight (mass, heaviness) = lightweight (something or someone of minimal weight or importance). The compound originally referred to a boxing category for fighters below a certain weight threshold.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is such a lightweight that one glass of wine makes her sing karaoke like a K-pop star.”
“The new smartphone is so lightweight that I keep checking my pocket to make sure it's still there.”
“Athletes prefer lightweight running shoes for marathon competitions.”
“His lightweight approach to studying resulted in poor exam scores.”
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