Word
bodybuilding
Phoneticsbody·build·ing
UK/bˈɒdɪbˌɪldɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the activity of doing special exercises and eating specific foods to make your muscles grow very large. People often do this to compete in shows where they show off their bodies.
n. the practice of intensive muscle hypertrophy through a combination of resistance training, specific caloric intake, and rest. Often pursued as a competitive sport where physique is judged on symmetry, mass, and definition.
Examples
“He spends two hours at the gym every day for bodybuilding.”
“Professional bodybuilding requires a strict diet and a rigorous weightlifting schedule to achieve maximum muscle definition before a competition.”
“While many view bodybuilding solely as a pursuit of vanity, practitioners argue it demands extreme mental discipline and a sophisticated understanding of human physiology and nutrition.”
Examples
simple
“He spends two hours at the gym every day for bodybuilding.”
contextual
“Professional bodybuilding requires a strict diet and a rigorous weightlifting schedule to achieve maximum muscle definition before a competition.”
complex
“While many view bodybuilding solely as a pursuit of vanity, practitioners argue it demands extreme mental discipline and a sophisticated understanding of human physiology and nutrition.”
Usage
Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the sport or activity; can also function as a gerund.
Etymology
From body + building.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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