welterweight Definition
a weight in boxing and other sports intermediate between lightweight and middleweight.
Using welterweight: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "welterweight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He won the welterweight championship last year.
Example
She is training to compete in the welterweight division.
welterweight Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with welterweight
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, also known as junior middleweight
Example
He moved up to the super welterweight division after winning the welterweight title.
the maximum weight allowed for a fighter to compete in the welterweight division
Example
He had to lose a few pounds to make the welterweight limit for his next fight.
the boxer who holds the title for the welterweight division
Example
He defended his welterweight champion title against a tough opponent.
Summary: welterweight in Brief
The term 'welterweight' [ˈweltərweɪt] refers to a weight class in boxing and other sports that is intermediate between lightweight and middleweight. It is exemplified by phrases like 'He won the welterweight championship last year.' and 'She is training to compete in the welterweight division.' Other phrases include 'super welterweight,' 'welterweight limit,' and 'welterweight champion.'
