Word
weightlifting
Phoneticsweightlift·ing
US/ˈweɪtˌɫɪftɪŋ/
UK/wˈeɪtlɪftɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the sport or activity of lifting heavy metal bars to build strength or compete against others. You usually do this in a gym using specific techniques.
n. a sport or exercise in which participants lift heavy weights, typically using a barbell, for the purpose of physical conditioning or competitive performance.
Examples
“He goes to the gym three times a week for weightlifting.”
“Professional weightlifting requires not only immense physical power but also precise technique to avoid serious injury during the lift.”
“While many people associate weightlifting with building massive muscles, it is also an effective way to improve bone density and metabolic health as part of a balanced fitness routine.”
Examples
simple
“He goes to the gym three times a week for weightlifting.”
contextual
“Professional weightlifting requires not only immense physical power but also precise technique to avoid serious injury during the lift.”
complex
“While many people associate weightlifting with building massive muscles, it is also an effective way to improve bone density and metabolic health as part of a balanced fitness routine.”
Usage
Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the activity or sport as a whole.
Etymology
From weight + lifting.
From weightlift + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- 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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