# lifter

/ˈɫɪftɝ/ (US) · /lˈɪftɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lifter
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a person who lifts weights to get stronger or more muscular. It can also mean a machine that moves heavy objects to a higher place.

For teachers: a person who engages in weightlifting or resistance training; alternatively, a mechanical device designed to raise or move heavy loads.

## Examples

- The gym is full of people who are serious lifters.
- After the heavy rain, the workers used a crane as a lifter to move the large containers to the truck.

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