bantamweight

[ˈbæntəmweɪt]

bantamweight Definition

  • 1a weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight
  • 2a person competing in this weight division

Using bantamweight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bantamweight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He won the bantamweight championship last year.

  • Example

    She is a skilled bantamweight fighter.

  • Example

    The bantamweight division is highly competitive.

bantamweight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bantamweight

Phrases with bantamweight

  • a weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, intermediate between bantamweight and featherweight

    Example

    He moved up to the super bantamweight division after winning the bantamweight championship.

  • the group of fighters who compete in the bantamweight division

    Example

    The bantamweight class is known for its speed and agility.

  • the championship title for the bantamweight division

    Example

    She is the current holder of the bantamweight title.

Origins of bantamweight

from Bantam, a breed of chicken known for its small size

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Summary: bantamweight in Brief

The term 'bantamweight' [ˈbæntəmweɪt] refers to a weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. It denotes a person competing in this weight division, such as 'She is a skilled bantamweight fighter.' 'Bantamweight' extends into phrases like 'super bantamweight' and 'bantamweight title,' denoting higher or championship levels of competition.